Sexual advances from senior officers, systematic misogyny, bullying and attitudes from the 1950's, Judith Ferrari says she heard it all in her 15 years while volunteering for the Rural Fire Service. 

The former First Officer of Queensland's Wartburg Brigade is following in the footsteps of several other women and speaking out about an alleged "toxic culture" that's been allowed to fester within the Queensland Fire Department.

<p>Sexual advances from senior officers, systematic misogyny, bullying and attitudes from the 1950's, Judith Ferrari says she heard it all in her 15 years while volunteering for the Rural Fire Service. </p>
<p>The former First Officer of Queensland's Wartburg Brigade is following in the footsteps of several other women and speaking out about an alleged "toxic culture" that's been allowed to fester within the Queensland Fire Department.</p>

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