Fire Chief Eric Smith participated in the Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay's fundraising event “Take a Walk In Her Shoes”. The event was held at the City of Eureka Public Marina, April 9, 2008.  The fundraiser was inspired by the old saying “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you have walked in their shoes.”  Chief Smith and other prominent men from the community walked in women’s high heels, putting their feet forward to show that they understand women’s issues.