Gina Burke retires from firefighting after 30-year careerNewsDuration 2:33For 30 years, Capt. Gina Burke has been a force for women in firefighting, rising through the ranks of the St. John's Regional Fire Department and breaking down barriers for the colleagues following behind her. On Thursday, Burke hung up her helmet for the last time. The CBC’s Leila Beaudoin was there for her last day on the job.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2026 08:13 UTC