Congratulations to Julie Hough, who as from 1 July will be the first woman to be appointed Captain of the Walmer Fire Brigade. That’s a great achievement!
Julie joined up as a CFA volunteer in 2012 and has steadily risen through the ranks ever since. She is well qualified and has a few roles at the Walmer Brigade – she’s the Comms Officer, the Health & Safety Officer, is trained in first aid, is licensed to drive trucks and has been part of a few strike teams.
Other women playing operational roles at the Walmer Fire Station include First Lieutenant Sue Luke and Community Safety Coordinator Deanna Neville.
This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 31 May 2024.
