Crime & Safety
Eagan Staffs Its First Ever All-Female Firefighter Crew
This is Eagan's first all-female firefighter crew in the fire department's 58 year history.

EAGAN, MN — For the first time in Eagan Fire Department's history, it staffed an all-female firefighter crew Saturday, the city said in a news release.
Captain Jessica Hoffman, Firefighter Danielle Fasching and Firefighter Natalie Holter make up the crew of Eagan Engine 2, the city said.
Despite the number of female firefighters continuing to grow, women only make up four percent of career firefighters, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
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