Program Overview:
The Female Firefighters in Training (FFIT) camp offers a unique introduction to a career in the fire service to young women. The camp offers a glimpse into the physical, mental and emotional challenges of the career. The Camp curriculum is similar to what can be found in many professional fire departments, simplified and shortened to give the young women an opportunity to complete as many evolutions as possible.
The participants take part in physical fitness training, learn about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), and fire ground skills such as ventilation, search and rescue, hose control, proper carrying techniques and use of ladders, extrication, rappelling and tying knots.
The Female Firefighters in Training (FFIT) camp offers a unique introduction to a career in the fire service to young women. The camp offers a glimpse into the physical, mental and emotional challenges of the career. The Camp curriculum is similar to what can be found in many professional fire departments, simplified and shortened to give the young women an opportunity to complete as many evolutions as possible.
The participants take part in physical fitness training, learn about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), and fire ground skills such as ventilation, search and rescue, hose control, proper carrying techniques and use of ladders, extrication, rappelling and tying knots.
Eligible participants
- Interested girls and young women, aged 15+ with a career interest in firefighting or related fields
- successful candidates must follow the NNDSB Safe Schools:
Code of Conduct
Visit the Fire Service Women Ontario Website for more information
The camp is to take place April 24, 25, 26, 27 of 2023.
Please note, a formal interview may be a part of this process. You may be asked to meet with members of the deciding committee to provide additional details to your application.
Spots in the camp are limited and the persons chosen will ultimately be decided by the North Bay Fire Service.
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