Registration Open for 2021 International Conference
Registration is now open for our 2021 International Conference, “Committed to Change,” taking placed Sept. 28-Oct 1, 2021 in Spokane, Washington.
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Register for Nov. 18 Virtual Conference on the State of Science
Webinar on Research on Women in the Fire Service
Highlighting Women in Fire Throughout the State of Virginia
Watch this great video about Women in Fire in Virginia!
Behavioral Health Professionals Directory Available for Free Download
NVFC, in partnership with FBHA and the APA, has released a directory of behavioral health professionals equipped to help firefighters, EMS providers, dispatchers, and rescue workers.
COVID Resources Page Added
We’ve added a list of useful links to government resources during the pandemic.
April’s Fire Engineering Podcast Available Now
This episode features Dr. Christina Baxter, CEO from Emergency Response Tips, LLC; Heidi Simon, Lieutenant from South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado; and Ali Rothrock, Women in Fire trustee and CEO/lead instructor of On the Job and Off.
P-SEC Research Group Seeks Canadian Women Firefighters for Survey
Take part in a confidential online survey on perceptions around occupational cancer risk.
International Conference Call for Papers
We’re now accepting class proposals for our September 2020 International Conference in Spokane, WA: “Committed to Change.”
Auto Extraction Weekend, Oct. 12-13, Open for Registration
Free for Members! Registration limited to 50 attendees.
Profiles of Women Appointed Fire Chiefs: Pioneers for their Departments
During the past year, three women have been appointed to the role of Fire Chief and one the role of Chief Deputy around the state. All of these are firsts, making these women the highest-ranking female fire officials in each of the department’s history.
A New Name and a New Look!
The International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) is now Women in Fire. This change is part of the organization’s strategic plan that has been in the works over the past year.
Study of Critical Health and Safety Issues of the Female Firefighter
A new report, Emerging Health and Safety Issues among Women in the Fire Service, studies the critical health and safety issues of female firefighters and EMS responders.
E-ONE Partnering with iWomen in 2019 as a Platinum Sponsor
As a Platinum sponsor, E-ONE will be hosting a Meet & Greet for iWomen Conference attendees. E-ONE is also providing funding to iWomen that will be used towards other projects during the 2019 calendar year.
Battalion Chief Tiffanye S. Wesley to Keynote 2019 Leadership Conference
The opening keynote speaker for the 2019 Leadership Conference, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, April 8, in conjunction with FDIC International, is Battalion Chief Tiffanye S. Wesley.
2019 Conference Hotel Reservations
The block of rooms for iWomen attendees is now open for our 2019 Conference. These rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be held through January 31st.
Submit Your Proposal to Host the 2020 Biennial International Conference
Submit your proposal to host the 2020 Biennial International Conference for the International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services by Dec. 31.
Check out our latest Radio Show
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.
iWomen Trustees Host Radio Show About Mentoring
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.
2017 iWomen Conference – Taking Charge of Change
For 2017, we are co-locating with the world’s largest fire service event — FDIC!
An Exciting Opportunity for Training & Collaboration
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 challenging but if you are interested you can reach out to Dr. Gielen and identify yourself as an iWomen member. Please keep us posted if…