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Women In Fire A nationally interactive non-profit network that provides education, support and advocacy for women in the fire service.

SAME CALLS. DIFFERENT BODIES.Women answer the same calls, train for the same hazards, and serve on the same crews, but t...
10/14/2026

SAME CALLS. DIFFERENT BODIES.

Women answer the same calls, train for the same hazards, and serve on the same crews, but their bodies can experience the job very differently.

Join Coffee with SHS on Thursday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET (about 90 minutes) for a candid conversation on womenā€™s health in the fire service with Dr. Natasha Schaefer Solle, Melissa Lawlor, and Michelle Valenti.

Weā€™ll go beyond the obvious hazards of the job to talk about:

Cancer and occupational exposures
Reproductive health and fertility
Pregnancy and postpartum health
Hormonal health and menopause
What the latest research says, and where the gaps are

This isnā€™t about changing the mission or lowering the standard. Itā€™s about understanding the whole firefighter so we can better protect the people carrying out the mission.

To register visit IAFC.org or direct link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Un2t5f7_cUGpM_YbHlVip0l1CQ5W-WdAkP4qGOzHjhpUN1RGRDU3NTFQRVNGQkpOQ0ZFNjIxSzcxUy4u

Women in Fire was in Washington, DC! President Rachael Staebell and Vice President Adrianne Ziyad represented WIF at the...
10/14/2026

Women in Fire was in Washington, DC!

President Rachael Staebell and Vice President Adrianne Ziyad represented WIF at the Congressional Fire Services Institute National Advisory Committee fall meeting and the Fall Fire & Emergency Services Leadership Reception.

When national fire and emergency services organizations come together, womenā€™s voices belong in the room. Weā€™re proud to bring ours.

New York Women in Fire Day was a huge success! šŸ”„Christina Rust brought women firefighters from across the state together...
09/29/2026

New York Women in Fire Day was a huge success! šŸ”„

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! šŸ’Ŗ

šŸŽ™ļø The September Women in Fire Podcast is here.Assessment centers can feel like a big unknown, and the in-basket is one ...
09/23/2026

šŸŽ™ļø 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/

09/22/2026

That's a wrap on the Women in Fire Conference! šŸ”„

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

09/19/2026

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 menā€™s line.

Catch the full rundown in the video, and keep an eye out for Workriteā€™s gear next time youā€™re on shift!

09/18/2026

Be sure and visit Workrite Fire Service ā€˜s 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!

09/18/2026

Our opening ceremony this morning was full of gratitude and inspiration, celebrating the sponsors who make Women in Fireā€™s 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 šŸ“ø

09/17/2026

Our selfie station is up and running for the rest of the Women in Fire Conference! šŸ¤³ šŸ“ø

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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09/17/2026

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 someoneā€™s 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 donā€™t truly know it until youā€™ve 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? Thatā€™s what this program is all about.

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