Transparency - Uppsala Fire Department Holds Try-Out Days to Boost Women in Firefighting

Transparency

Uppsala Fire Department Holds Try-Out Days to Boost Women in Firefighting

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What specific measures, besides try-out days, are being taken to increase the proportion of women in firefighting?

How many women have attended the try-out days in Uppsala over the years, and how many have subsequently enrolled in firefighter training?

What are the main barriers preventing more women from joining the fire department, according to officials or participants?

How does the 7% national figure for women in firefighting compare to other countries or professions in Sweden?

What is the target or goal for the proportion of women in Uppsala Fire Department, and by when is it expected to be achieved?

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