MARCY, NY — March 8th — In honor of International Women's Day, the Maynard Fire Department honored the accomplishments made by women in the department and its auxiliary. The department employs women in a variety of capacities, such as firefighters, support staff, and community event planners. They assist with department operations, attend to emergency calls, take part in training, and support outreach initiatives.

Members who devote time to emergency response, training, and public safety education are essential to volunteer fire departments around New York. Over the past few decades, the number of women in the fire service has increased, and they still support operations in all sizes of departments. The community and the fire service are strengthened by these members' contributions, according to department officials.