Contra Costa Local Seeks Support From Fire Fighters of Shorter Stature

June 3, 2009 – Contra Costa County, CA Local 1230 is encouraging fire fighters across Northern California to attend a June 25 fire district meeting to speak out against a Rodeo-Hercules Fire District board member for questioning the ability of 5'2" women to be fire fighters. Bill Prather, who told Contra Costa County Local 1230 President Vince Wells that female fire fighters under 5’2” are unqualified to do the job and “put us all at risk,” stands to lose his position on the board over the remarks.

“It is our intent to have fire fighters there to speak out against these statements,” says Wells. “We want as many women and fire fighters of shorter stature as possible there for support.”

For more information, contact Contra Costa County Local 1230 President Vince Wells at vwells@iafflocal1230.org.

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