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Utah teen girls break through stereotypes at firefighting-based Camp Fury

After more than 10 years as a Girl Scout, 17-year-old Shelby knows a thing or two about going to camp.

As a member of Troop 1, which exposes older Girl Scouts to sailing, canoeing and whitewater rafting, the South Jordan teen has had plenty of high-adventure experiences.

But none provided her what Camp Fury did on Saturday: the chance to climb a 70-foot ladder off the back of a fire department truck.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Girl scouts Victora and Bianca spray water at a cone, during a firefighter skills relay, while attending Camp Fury. A dozen Utah Girl Scouts participated in a 3-day camp led by female firefighters. Camp Fury Utah was developed in partnership with the Girl Scouts and local fire and police departments, designed to expose teen girls to careers in public safety and other non-traditional jobs. Saturday, August 5, 2017.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Victoria straightened out a hose, while attending Camp Fury. A dozen Utah Girl Scouts participated in a 3-day camp led by female firefighters. Camp Fury Utah was developed in partnership with the Girl Scouts and local fire and police departments, designed to expose teen girls to careers in public safety and other non-traditional jobs. Saturday, August 5, 2017.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Clarissa gets some assistance from Victoria, as she removes her helmet, after the firefighter skills relay, while attending Camp Fury. A dozen Utah Girl Scouts participated in a 3-day camp led by female firefighters. Camp Fury Utah was developed in partnership with the Girl Scouts and local fire and police departments, designed to expose teen girls to careers in public safety and other non-traditional jobs. Saturday, August 5, 2017.

Abbie, a member of Troop 219 in Salt Lake City, said she was leaning toward a career in cosmetology before coming to camp.