# Bogotá Fire Department Swears In 30 Women After Historic Selection

Bomberos Bogotá officially inducted 30 women following a rigorous seven-stage selection process.

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The Official Fire Corps of Bogotá inducted 30 women on a Tuesday for the second Women Firefighters Course of the institution. [^1]

On September 1, 30 women took possession of their positions and began operational preparation to join the emergency operations of Bogota. [^2]

A total of 248 women were qualified after document validation and advanced through a seven-stage selection process. [^3]

This inductive event marks a new chapter 51 years after the first exclusive call for women in the institution. [^4]

Paula Ximena Henao Escobar, director of Bogota Firefighters, stated that the arrival of this group of women is an enormous reason for pride and satisfaction for the institution. [^5]

The Bogota Fire Department last conducted an all-female recruitment course in 1975, when 20 young women were selected. [^6]

The selected women will begin a training stage focused on strengthening technical, physical, and operational capabilities. [^7]

The new course aims to expand female participation in an institution historically integrated mostly by men. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Official Fire Corps of Bogotá inducted 30 women on a Tuesday for the second Women Firefighters Course of the institution. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. On September 1, 30 women took possession of their positions and began operational preparation to join the emergency operations of Bogota. (El Espectador, News)
3. A total of 248 women were qualified after document validation and advanced through a seven-stage selection process. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. This inductive event marks a new chapter 51 years after the first exclusive call for women in the institution. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Paula Ximena Henao Escobar, director of Bogota Firefighters, stated that the arrival of this group of women is an enormous reason for pride and satisfaction for the institution. (El Espectador, News)
6. The Bogota Fire Department last conducted an all-female recruitment course in 1975, when 20 young women were selected. (El Espectador, News)
7. The selected women will begin a training stage focused on strengthening technical, physical, and operational capabilities. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. The new course aims to expand female participation in an institution historically integrated mostly by men. (El Espectador, News)

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