2014年威廉姆斯湖消防局招募Mik Arkesteyn(现任船长),强调支持性环境和女性消防员的友情。 2014 Williams Lake Fire Department recruit Mik Arkesteyn, now captain, emphasizes supportive environment and camaraderie for women firefighters.

Mik Arkesteyn最近晋升为威廉姆斯湖消防局(WLFD)队长,她强调在以男性为主的领域对妇女有利的环境。 Mik Arkesteyn, recently promoted to captain at the Williams Lake Fire Department (WLFD), highlights the supportive environment for women in her predominantly male field. 她是来自Kamloops的,在从事建筑学后,于2014年加入WLFD. Originally from Kamloops, she joined the WLFD in 2014 after pursuing architecture. Arkesteyn由40名成员组成,有9名妇女,她强调在消防中身心健康的重要性,并赞赏为她发展壮大和成功从事这一要求很高的职业而促成的友情。 With nine women in a 40-member team, Arkesteyn emphasizes the importance of mental and physical health in firefighting and appreciates the camaraderie that has facilitated her growth and success in this demanding profession.