The Greeley Fire Department names its first woman chief officer. The Greeley Tribune reports Teresa Hinz was named a battalion chief – a rare feat for women in the fire service nationwide.Just 150 have a rank of battalion chief or higher. Hinz has 20 years of service with Greeley Fire and began her career as a firefighter in the late 90s as a volunteer with the Ault-Pierce Fire Department. There, she said the chief was a woman, Sandy Wingfield, who paved the way for women in fire leadership positions. For the full story, visit https://www.greeleytribune.com/.
