Rolyn Potter, Captain, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Service
Photo by Dave Harcus
This week as part of our International Women’s Day series, we are proud to highlight Vancouver Local 18 Acting Captain Rolyn Potter. Rolyn is a dedicated member of Local 18 and also serves on a number of committees, including the Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Historical Society and the BCPFFA Women’s Advisory Committee.
“I’m not most people’s idea of a woman or a woman fire fighter. I’m not feminine and my gender identity and expression is complex. I think it’s important, particularly for young people, to see that this is another way of being in the world.”
Watch the video below as she reflects on her career and what she loves about fire fighting.
Rolyn Potter’s reflection on her career and what she loves about fire fighting