'H.O.T. Girls Summer Camp' on Hilton Head Teaches Young Women Hands-on Firefighting Skills

'H.O.T. Girls Summer Camp' on Hilton Head teaches young women hands-on firefighting skills

30 girls ages 12 to 16 participated in this year's camp

Girls Empowerment Camp sparks fire of inspiration for young girls

Local young women, working in teams, learned how to use tools to gain forcible entry in one of six stations organized for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and Contra Costa Fire Foundation’s inaugural Girls Empowerment Camp held May 17 and 18 at the Contra Costa County Fire Training Center in Concord. Con Fire personnel also provided instructions for hands-on experience and education for 50 participating in areas of search and res…