Inuvik hires town’s 1st woman fire chief – CBC

May 02, 2018

Cynthia Hammond will begin her new role on May 28

Inuvik, N.W.T. has its first female fire chief.

Cynthia Hammond will take over the role of director of protective services for the town on May 28, according to Grant Hood, the town’s senior administrative officer.

“It was always in my family in order to provide public service and this position is going to allow me to continue to do that,” said Hammond, who has over 20 years of experience in the fire service.

Hammond is currently the training officer for Chippewas of Rama First Nation Fire Rescue Service, and an instructor at Ontario Fire College.

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