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States represented
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Youth programs
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Past events
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Camp Fierce — Tahlequah
Oklahoma Women on Fire
2.5-day immersive fire training camp for women 16+ with no prior fire experience required. Second Camp Fierce session of 2026, held in northeastern Oklahoma. Live evolutions and direct access to Oklahoma Women on Fire's professional network.
TBD
Denver Veterans Job Fair
DAV RecruitMilitary
Hiring event connecting veterans and transitioning service members with military-friendly employers across the Denver metro, including public safety agencies.
Free for job seekers
First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp
NorCal Women in the Fire Service
Two-day fire camp for high school-aged girls in Northern California, organized by NorCal Women in the Fire Service. Combines structural fire skills with career exploration and mentorship from active NorCal female firefighters.
TBD
New York Women in Law Enforcement Annual Conference
New York Women in Law Enforcement
Annual training conference for women in law enforcement across New York and surrounding states. Focuses on professional development, networking, and career advancement for women in policing.
NAWLEE 2027 Annual Conference
National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives
Annual leadership conference for women in law enforcement. 2027 theme: "Amplifying LeadHERship: Every Voice. Every Leader. Every Impact."
Conference registration fee
San Diego Girls Empowerment Camp
San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation
Two-day fire and rescue camp for young women, run by San Diego Fire-Rescue.
Free
FDIC International 2027
Fire Engineering / Clarion Events
The largest firefighter training conference in North America. Hands-on training, classroom sessions, and the full apparatus and equipment exhibition at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Varies by pass; exhibit hall often free
Women in Law Enforcement Conference (WLEC)
Tennessee Highway Patrol / TN Dept of Safety
State-hosted conference for women in law enforcement, held at the Sheraton Music City.
Registration fee
Women Veterans Engage Conference
Women Veterans Engage
National virtual conference for women veterans covering transition, career, and benefits.
See host site
Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3)
TCF3
Monthly recruiting platform for women, run by women. Sessions include a job Q&A to learn about fire careers, networking with active female firefighters, and a physical training session focused on preparing for the job. Upcoming 2026 sessions: June 11, July 17, August 15, September 7.
Free
UWF Candidate Training Program
United Women Firefighters (FDNY)
CPAT and academy physical preparation for women candidates, run by United Women Firefighters in partnership with the FDNY Foundation.
Free for accepted candidates
Women's Fire Camp
Allan Hancock College
College-run fire camp offering an adult pathway into fire technology programs.
See host site
Women in Emergency Services (WiES)
American Ambulance Association
Dedicated Women in Emergency Services track at the American Ambulance Association annual conference — the clearest national entry point for women in EMS.
Included with full conference registration
Women in EMS
NAEMSP
NAEMSP initiative supporting professional development and mentorship for women in EMS.
See host site
Girls on Fire Camp
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue
Summer fire camp for teenage girls run by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue.
Free
Girls on Fire
Bloomfield Fire Department
Recently expanded fire camp for young women run by the Bloomfield Fire Department.
Free
Young Women's Fire Camp
Eugene Springfield Fire
Free fire camp for female-identifying youth aged 16 to 19, run by Eugene Springfield Fire.
Free
Girls' Fire Camp
Ventura County Fire Department
County fire department camp introducing young women to the fire service.
Free
Portland Metro Fire Camp
Portland Fire & Rescue
Metro-area fire camp run by Portland Fire & Rescue.
See host site
Girls Empowerment Camp
San Bernardino County Fire
Free two-day empowerment and fire skills camp for girls aged 12 and up.
Free
Girls Fire Camp
Chatham County Fire Department
Fire camp for young women run by Chatham County Fire Department.
Free
IAWP 64th Annual Training Conference
International Association of Women Police
The International Association of Women Police annual training conference. 2027 edition in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Conference registration fee
CPAT Prep for Women
New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS
CPAT walkthrough and event-by-event demonstration led by female firefighters at the state fire academy.
See host site
Girls Fire and Rescue Academy
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Annual multi-day academy for high school girls in Fairfax County introducing them to fire suppression, technical rescue, and EMS careers. One of the largest girls' fire programs in the mid-Atlantic.
TBD
Women in Fire — Science to the Station
Women in Fire
Professional development workshop bridging science, medicine, and the fire service for women in or transitioning to the profession. Features panels from researchers, physicians, and active female firefighters.
TBD
Past events (30)
Project Ignite 2026
Women Firefighters of Denver
Two-day hands-on fire service event for women, hosted by Women Firefighters of Denver at the Denver Fire Academy.
Free
Women in the Fire Service Skills Day
Boulder Rural Fire Rescue
Annual hands-on skills day for women in and aspiring to the fire service, hosted at the Boulder Fire Training Center. Evolutions cover hose lays, ladder work, and physical fitness stations.
Free
Camp Fierce — Stillwater
Oklahoma Women on Fire
Three-day immersive introduction to the fire service for women 16+ with no prior fire background required. Participants complete live fire evolutions, physical fitness assessments, and spend evenings with Oklahoma's active female firefighters.
$50
Camp Blaze
Camp Blaze
The longest-running women's fire camp in the nation — a full week in the Cascade Mountains for young women ages 16–19. Participants complete structural and wildland fire skills, technical rescue, EMS basics, and career mentorship from female firefighters across the Pacific Northwest.
Free
Women in Fire International Conference 2026
Women in Fire
The flagship annual gathering of women in the fire service — three days of leadership development, tactical skills sessions, research presentations, and recognition of women making history in the profession. 2026 host city: Austin, TX.
Conference registration fee
Camp Ember
Arvada Fire Protection District / Red Rocks Community College / West Metro Fire Protection District
Free residential camp for young women ages 16–18 combining structural fire training at Red Rocks Community College with live evolutions and mentorship from female firefighters across the Denver metro.
Free
Camp Cinder — Redding
CAL FIRE
Four-day residential wildland firefighting camp for girls 15–17, hosted by CAL FIRE. Participants receive foundational S-130/S-190 training and meet female CAL FIRE firefighters working in wildland operations.
Free
Camp Cinder — San Luis Obispo
CAL FIRE
Second cohort of CAL FIRE's wildland firefighting camp for girls 15–17. Four residential days near San Luis Obispo covering S-130/S-190 curriculum, field evolutions, and mentorship from female CAL FIRE crews.
Free
LA County Women's Fire Prep Academy (10th Annual)
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Six-week physical and career preparation program for adult women pursuing a fire service career. Participants train across six consecutive Saturdays with active LACoFD members covering fitness benchmarks, apparatus familiarization, and application coaching.
TBD
Camp Ignite — Tallahassee
Tallahassee Fire Department
Two-day immersive career exploration camp for young women and girls interested in the fire service. Participants complete hands-on evolutions alongside Tallahassee firefighters.
TBD
Women in the Fire Service Workshop
City of Henderson Fire Department
One-day skills and career development workshop for women aspiring to or active in the fire service. Focus on physical standards, the application process, and mentorship from female Henderson firefighters.
TBD
Culver City Fire Department Girls' Camp
Culver City Fire Department
Two-day youth fire camp for girls featuring hands-on evolutions: hose pulls, ladder work, and apparatus operations alongside Culver City firefighters.
Free
Women in Fire at FDIC International 2026
Women in Fire
Annual daylong symposium at FDIC International featuring sessions on harassment prevention, physical fitness standards, mental health, and promotion pathways — led entirely by women in the fire service.
Included with FDIC registration
HERo Girls Fire Camp
Golden State Women in the Fire Service
Two-day fire career exploration camp for girls across California, hosted by Golden State Women in the Fire Service. Participants get hands-on time with fire equipment and meet active female firefighters.
TBD
Saint Paul Fire Department Women's Expo
Saint Paul Fire Department
Open-house expo for women interested in fire service careers. Meet and talk with women on the job, check out fire rigs and ambulance, and try out components of the physical fitness test. Saint Paul Training Facility, 1683 Energy Park Drive.
Free
Clackamas Fire Women's Bootcamp
Clackamas Fire District #1
Two-day recruit-style bootcamp giving women a realistic preview of fire academy: hose pulls, ladder climbs, SCBA donning, and CPAT preparation. Must be 20+ and able to lift 50 lbs.
Free
NexGen Girls' Fire Camp
Botetourt County Fire & EMS
One-day fire service exploration camp for girls in the Botetourt County area. Participants experience hands-on evolutions with local apparatus and meet female firefighters and EMS providers.
TBD
Rogue Girls Fire Camp
Rogue Fire
Three-day fire camp for young women ages 16–20 in the Rogue Valley area of southern Oregon. Participants rotate through live fire, EMS skills, and career exploration stations.
TBD
LA County Girls' Fire Camp
Los Angeles County Fire Department
One-day youth fire camp for girls ages 9–17. Participants experience hands-on evolutions with LACoFD equipment and meet female firefighters and fire prevention inspectors.
Free
Camp Ignite — Surprise
Surprise Fire-Medical Department
Five-day hands-on camp for high school girls exploring fire service careers. Participants complete fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and medical response scenarios with Surprise Fire-Medical crews.
Free
Blaze & Blue Career Camp
Ann Arbor Fire Department / Ann Arbor Police Department
Fifth year running — 4-day career camp (Mon–Thu, 8am–3pm) for young women 15–18 interested in fire and law enforcement. Jointly hosted by Ann Arbor Fire and Police Departments. Free with limited seats.
Free
CFD Girls Fire & EMS Camp Inspire
Charlottesville Fire Department
Three-day camp for girls in grades 8–12 covering both fire suppression and EMS skills. Participants ride apparatus, complete patient care scenarios, and meet female firefighter-EMTs on the Charlottesville department.
TBD
Camp Spark — Greensboro
Greensboro Fire Department
Five-day residential camp for females in grades 9–12. Hosted by Greensboro Fire, participants complete hands-on evolutions, physical fitness assessments, and meet female Greensboro firefighters. Free of charge.
Free
Camp Spark — Baltimore
Baltimore City Fire Department
Two-day fire camp for girls ages 12–16. Participants complete hands-on evolutions with Baltimore City Fire apparatus and meet female firefighters from across the department.
Free
Phoenix Firecamp
Fire Service Women of New York State (FSWNYS)
Annual week-long residential fire camp for young women ages 14–18, organized by Fire Service Women of New York State. Female firefighters serve as all instructors across fire suppression, rescue, and EMS evolutions.
Free
Girl's Future Firefighter Camp
Newington Volunteer Fire Department
Five-day residential camp for girls ages 13–18 run by the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. Participants complete live fire, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, and EMS skills stations.
TBD
Camp SPARK — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Fire & Medical
Two-day fire service career camp for females ages 14–18, free of charge. Participants explore fire suppression, EMS response, and rescue operations with Sierra Vista Fire & Medical crew members.
Free
Camp Ignite — Cary
Apex / Cary / Morrisville Fire Departments
Five-day residential camp for teen girls ages 14–18, jointly hosted by three Triangle-area fire departments. Participants complete live fire, vehicle extrication, EMS, and water rescue evolutions.
Free
Rise: Women in Policing
California Police Chiefs Association
A conference bringing together policing professionals in a supportive and empowering environment to learn from the knowledge and experience of others in law enforcement. Registration deadline August 9, 2026.
Women of Law Enforcement (WoLE) Annual Conference
Women of Law Enforcement
Annual conference for women in law enforcement covering leadership, career development, and tactical training. Includes T.R.E.S. training curriculum and networking with women officers from across the country.
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