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We had the opportunity to talk with 4 amazing women who are iWomen supporters and are also extremely knowledgable about the safety, care and research of PPE.
We had the opportunity to talk with 4 amazing women who are iWomen supporters and are also extremely knowledgable about the safety, care and research of PPE.
If you missed the live show, you can still listen in to the recorded copy. Host Candice McDonald, iWomen Trustee, talked to several guests about their thoughts on mentoring, and how it helped them to succeed in the fire service and in their personal lives.
Rescue Air Systems and iWomen announced a new partnership that will help the organization continue to advance its advocacy, education and training programs.
Fire Service leaders have the difficult task of gathering information and data from a variety of sources in an effort to insure the safety of the their communities and their firefighters.
In August of 2016, iWomen partnered with the United States Fire Administration to complete a Study on the Emerging Issues of Women in the Fire Service.
For 2017, we are co-locating with the world’s largest fire service event — FDIC!
iWomen members – this is a great opportunity to study at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with five focus areas, including Environmental Challenges. The tie into fire could be…
The application period for the second semester of National Fire Academy resident classes opened October 15. The application period closes December 15. The second semester includes those classes scheduled from…
A wonderful opportunity awaits women fire officers who are aspiring to become a fire chief in the near future and for new women fire chiefs. For the fifth year, the…
Would your department want to be the hosting city for our next International Conference? Now is the time to put your proposal together! The RFP for locations has been published…
We have just learned that Columbia Southern University will once again be a Gold Level sponsor of iWomen in 2017! We will be posting more information…
Have you ever tried the FireCraft Phoenix Structural gloves? These are great firefighting gloves that are better designed for firefighters with smaller hands. Sizes come in XXS to 3XL, and…
Captain Troy J. Gibbs Retires from Alexandria Fire Department For Immediate Release: July 1, 2016 Fire Captain Troy Jennene Gibbs is retiring after 25 years of service to the City…
If you missed our radio show last night, you can check it out here: iWomen Radio Show There is a lot of good information about promotional testing, and some great…
Unfortunately, harassment does happen, and it is too often, and in too many scenarios. President Angie Hughes wrote a great article that was just published by Fire Engineering. Check it…
Have you passed on a promotion opportunity because YOU didn’t feel you were ready? Have you had others ask you to apply, or why you didn’t apply? We have heard…
The origins of the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) date back to 1982 when several courageous women firefighters unified and created the group known…
The International Association of Women in Fire and Emergency Services is deeply saddened by the passing of our sister, Nicole Mittendorff. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and…
Firefighters remain a high-risk group for exposure to cancer-causing asbestos, despite a dramatic drop in its use recently that made those in the construction and other industries considerably safer. Asbestos…
Host Billy Greenwood of FETC Services will be speaking with special guest Deb Pendergast, Director of New Hampshire Fire Academy, about firefighter stress and mental health. Please find the link here.
Sexual harassment and sexual assault are inconsistent with the values of the fire service and will not be tolerated. We must provide a culture that respects and protects ALL members.…
iWomen Receives Scott Safety Foundation Grant. Grant to support services and assist in the recruitment of new and existing female firefighters. iWomen is compiling a list of all Fire Camps…
Tampa 2 – Recognizing Progress, Committing to the Future for Firefighter Health and Safety: On March 10, 2014, the NFFF invited top leaders in the fire service to TAMPA2 –…
Taking action Against Cancer in the Fire Service. Sponsored on behalf of firefighter safety, health and survival by Honeywell First Responder Products. In late April 2013, the Firefighter Cancer Support…
State of Women in the Fire Service Video. Video produced by Answering the Call by Baltimore County, MD Fire Department. Battalion Chief Utz discusses with Fire Lieutenant Angela Hughes the…
Female fire leaders speak on mentoring, challenges with Fire Chief’s Senior Editor Mary Rose Roberts. Learn from female firefighters in leadership positions about how they were first introduced to the…
Visual representations of female fire fighters by Dr. Merilyn Childs. This presentation was designed to share visual representations of females in relationship to fire and fire fighting with female fire…