The women of Orcas Fire and Rescue, from left to right (see photo): Lindsay Schirmer, Pat Ayers,  Heather Thomas, Jessica Haug with her daughters Ginger and Wylie, Rachel Harvey, Shawn Petro, Rita Harvey, Maria Nutt, Jill Sherman, Jaylin Peacock and Jenole Peacock.

“The women of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue are bright, dedicated, professional and simply amazing,” said Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “We can’t do what we do without them.  I am very thankful they are on our team.”

For more information about the department, visit http://www.orcasfire.org/.