Provo Women Making History - Provo Fire & Rescue Captain Jeanie Atherton

Highlighting the women of Provo City as part of Women's History Month.

Provo Fire & Rescue Captain Jeanie Atherton

Provo Fire Department's Jeanie Atherton has worked for Provo Fire & Rescue for 12 years. She started as a firefighter/paramedic and last year accepted a position in the Fire Marshal’s office and was promoted to Captain.

Captain Atherton oversees the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) mitigation program, is part of the fire investigation team, and conducts public outreach for fire and life safety.

In her free time, Captain Atherton enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking with her husband and dog.