'We're trekking the Antarctic to challenge sexism faced as firefighters' InternationalWomensDay
On 8 March every year, people across the globe come together to celebrate the achievements of women. This year, International Women’s Day centres around the theme #EmbraceEquity in a bid to create a world free from gender stereotypes or bias - something which the Antarctic Fire Angels are very keen to do.
Together, Nikki, and fellow firefighters Georgina Gilbert, 48, from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Becky Hinchley, 31, from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, and Emily Butler, 32, and 41-year-old Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe, from London, are the Antarctic Fire Angels. Their mission? To challenge stereotypes and empower women.
So the angels set about planning their trip for this November. “It blew my mind at first. I can barely organise a birthday party, never mind a trip to the Antarctic,” says Nikki. “But we’ve had advice from people who’ve done similar, and from ALE , who oversee the expeditions.” Personal challenges Georgina has also had her emotional struggles. “There’s nothing that stresses you more than dragging a sled up a hill repetitively. That’s tough,” she says.
“To preempt this, we will have to voluntarily put weight on. For me, that’s a massive challenge to try to keep that away from the disordered eating I had before.”
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