Camp Hero in Milwaukee helps Girl Scouts learn the skills to be firefighters

  • Source: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
  • Published: 07/13/2021 12:00 AM

Training at the Milwaukee Fire Academy isn't just for men. More and more young women are climbing the ladder of success. They're learning first responder skills thanks to Camp Hero. 19-year-old Elizabeth Canadas says, "This camp lets girls see that they have the ability to do these first responder careers." Sponsored by Girl Scouts Wisconsin Southeast, Camp Hero began in 2016. Lt. Phil Cockroft of the Milwaukee Fire department has been working with the camp from the beginning. "It's really taken off and helped us tremendously when it comes to our recruitment efforts. We actually have a paid apprenticeship program," he says. Girl Scouts Community Programs Manager Marta Carrion says these young ladies are learning a lot.



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