London Fire Chief Calls for an End to the Term ‘Fireman’

She says it discourages women from entering the profession

Dany Cotton (L), commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, speaks to then-Prime Minister Theresa May (2nd L) as she visits Grenfell Tower in London, on June 15, 2017. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

The head of London’s Fire Brigade is calling for an end to the term “fireman” because it is “outdated” and discourages women from entering the profession.

London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton has launched a social media campaign asking people to show their support by using the hashtag “#FirefightingSexism”.