Girls become firefighters for a day in Chicago

CHICAGO - A really cool experience for some young girls in Chicago Thursday.

They got a chance to try out being a firefighter for a day.

The Chicago Fire Department hosted Girls Inc. at the Robert Quinn Fire Academy. The group got a chance to learn about career opportunities and get hands-on experience, even chatting with some female personnel to get their perspective on the work.

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The girls also got to suit up and see what it is like to perform search and rescue exercises.

The girls said they had a blast learning all about what it takes to be a firefighter or paramedic.

Speakers at the event say this is part of a bigger message that girls can do anything they set their minds to.