Athlete Zoe Fleming joins Gunnedah fire station crew

Athlete Zoe Fleming is transitioning from competitive sports to a career in firefighting. At 25, Fleming has joined the Gunnedah 314 station as one of its newest crew members.

A lifelong sportswoman with experience in rugby league and cricket, including playing for the NSW Indigenous women’s cricket side, Fleming cited a desire to give back to her community as a primary motivation for the change. Her background in team sports is expected to assist in the physical and mental demands of the role.