Saint John Firefighters Local 771 marked International Women’s Day by recognizing the women who serve the city as firefighters and support staff. In a public statement, the union highlighted the strength, dedication, and unwavering support these women provide to the community and the department.

Honoring Service and Dedication

The department took the opportunity to publicly thank the women in their lives and the broader community, calling their contributions the foundation the team relies on daily. Specifically, the union highlighted the roster of women currently serving the City of Saint John as firefighters, as well as one retired member.

According to the Saint John Firefighters Facebook page, the department recognizes the following firefighters:

• Shelly Gauthier (Retired)
• Mellissa Martin
• Natalie Harvey
• Melanie Richard
• Cathrine Bougie
• Megan Fleming

Supporting the Team

Beyond the active firefighting crews, Local 771 also extended gratitude to members of Local 486. The union recognized Andrea Maillet and Danielle Mackin for their professionalism and dedication. Their work plays a vital role in supporting both Local 771 and the department’s overall operations.

The post emphasized that these contributions go beyond fighting fires, reinforcing the theme of #MoreThanFires and #ProtectingSJ within the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the retired firefighter recognized by Local 771?
Shelly Gauthier was recognized as a retired firefighter who served the City of Saint John.

Which Local 486 members were mentioned?
Andrea Maillet and Danielle Mackin were thanked for their professionalism and support of the department.

What is the source of this announcement?
This information comes directly from the Saint John Firefighters Local 771 social media statement released on International Women’s Day.