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A nationally interactive non-profit network that provides education, support and advocacy for women in the fire service.
09/29/2026
New York Women in Fire Day was a huge success! š„
Christina Rust brought women firefighters from across the state together at her very first event, with 54 attendees from 17 different counties and 3 different states. 97% of attendees identify as female firefighters, and 8 are current Women in Fire members.
Public officials including a Congressman, Senator, NY Deputy Fire Administrator, Assemblymember, and the Guilderland Town Board stopped by.
The day was officially recognized with a proclamation on behalf of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and Spectrum News NY 1 was there to cover it.
Attendees' favorite parts? Meeting other female firefighters from across the state, networking with like-minded firefighters, and hearing from women who support our profession both personally and professionally.
And this is just the beginning. A New York steering committee is forming to shape future events and grow Women in Fire across the state.
Congratulations, Christina, and thank you to everyone who showed up! šŖ
09/23/2026
šļø The September Women in Fire Podcast is here.
Assessment centers can feel like a big unknown, and the in-basket is one of the pieces candidates most want a game plan for. This month, host Lisa Baker (Southwest Trustee) sits down with Retired LT Heidi Simon of South Metro, CO to go over the in-basket and how to conquer it.
If you're preparing for your next promotional opportunity, this is one to press play on.
ā¶ļø Listen now in partnership with : fireengineering.com/tag/women-in-fire/
That's a wrap on the Women in Fire Conference! š„
Our Vice President, Adrianne Ziyad, has a message for every one of you who showed up, learned, connected, and poured into each other last week.
We welcomed so many first-timers, and the energy in the H.O.T. training was unmatched. But the real heart of this conference was all of you: the networking, the encouragement, and the connections that will last well beyond these few days.
One attendee told Adrianne she had finally found the support group, the tribe, she'd been looking for her entire fire service career. That's exactly why we do this.
Thank you for filling our cups too. You give the Women in Fire staff the fuel to keep going and to make the next one even better.
See you in 2028 in Orange County, Florida. ā¤ļø
Elizabeth from Workrite Fire Service walks us through their station wear options designed specifically for women, built to actually fit and perform on shift, not just sized down from the menās line.
Catch the full rundown in the video, and keep an eye out for Workriteās gear next time youāre on shift!
Be sure and visit Workrite Fire Service ās booth in the vendor space here at the Women in Fire International Conference this week!
Elizabeth and her team are excited to tell you about their products and latest innovations, and how they can improve your performance and safety on the job!
Our opening ceremony this morning was full of gratitude and inspiration, celebrating the sponsors who make Women in Fireās work possible, and welcoming special guests including representatives from the City of Austin and Austin Fire Department, our incredible host agency.
There was laughter and exactly the right energy to set the tone for the rest of the conference. These are just a few of the highlights.
After the opening ceremony of the Women in Fire International Conference 2026, we headed outside for a group photo with all 600+ attendees. What a sight to see this many women in fire in one place!
Share your photos and videos from throughout the conference by tagging us at Women in Fire šø
Our selfie station is up and running for the rest of the Women in Fire Conference! š¤³ šø
Stop in front of our backdrop in the hall just outside the vendor area!
By yourself, with your bestie, or with your new besties - take a minute and make a moment for a lifetime!
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Auto extrication is one of the most technical, physically demanding skills in the fire service. It takes precision, teamwork, and calm under pressure to safely cut, spread, and stabilize a vehicle while someoneās counting on you to get it right. Skills like these are exactly why hands-on training matters so much, you can read about it, but you donāt truly know it until youāve done it.
And none of it happens without the absolute best in the business. Our instructors bring years of real-world experience, patience, and a genuine passion for building up the next generation of firefighters. Watching them break down complex skills and hand them off with total confidence? Thatās what this program is all about.
Itās been hot, hot, hot this week at the Women in Fire International Conference here in Austin Texas!
Especially for all the attendees do our Hands-On Training classes out in the elements.
Weāre thankful to Fluid Sports Nutrition for being our official hydration sponsor! Taking care of our people is crucial and with the help of Fluid - weāre able to take hydration and recovery to the next level!
Itās Kaitlin Tunderās first time at a Women in Fire International conference. She not only wants to learn, but she wants to use her experience to take it back to her department and help others succeed.
Weāre so glad youāre here Kaitlin!
If this is your first time attending drop us a note in the comments! How is it so far and what are you looking forward to?
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