PHOTO: As part of of Women’s History Month, a photo shared on the city of Killeen’s Facebook page is getting a lot of attention.
The photo shows female firefighters who work for Killeen Fire Department.
“It’s #WomensHistoryMonth and we’re celebrating the incredible women of our Killeen Fire Department!,” the city said in the March 11 social-media post, along with the photo. “We have 11 women (8 pictured in the photo) who serve as firefighters. They are an integral part of our force of 239 and make a significant impact in saving lives every day. Though a small minority on the force (reflecting the national average in other fire departments) they exemplify dedication and courage every day. Thank you for all you do!”
The Facebook post has generated nearly 500 likes and similar reactions; over 30 comments and nearly 100 shares, as of early Saturday.