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Category Archives: General News

Join Our Board

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportJanuary 12, 2023

The Functional Trustee position on our Board is open now until February 3rd, 2023.

Listen to the October Radio Show

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 1, 2022

You can listen to it and all of our regular shows from our Radio Shows page.

1-Day Leadership Conference Registration Now Open

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 1, 2022

Registration is now open.

Apply to Be an International Regional Trustee

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportJune 15, 2022

Submit your application by July 15, 2022.

Would You Like to Host the 2024 International Conference?

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportJune 2, 2022

Proposals are due by November 30, 2022.

May Radio Show

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportMay 24, 2022

The latest Women in Fire radio show is online,  “Officer Development & Training.”

2022 International Conference Announced

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportOctober 8, 2021

Our 2022 International Conference will be hosted by the Central Florida Fire Department in Orlando, FL, on Sept. 21-24, 2022.

Reproductive Health & the Fire Service Infographic Available

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportOctober 1, 2021

We encourage you to take a look at this guide and discuss your health with your primary care physician.

Registration Open for 2021 International Conference

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportApril 20, 2021

Registration is now open for our 2021 International Conference, “Committed to Change,” taking placed Sept. 28-Oct 1, 2021 in Spokane, Washington.

View the Presentation from Our 2020 Annual Membership Meeting

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportDecember 22, 2020

Did you miss our Annual Membership Meeting? You can view the presentation here.

Conference Videos Online from “State of Science”

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 27, 2020

You’re in luck! A YouTube video archive of our Nov. 18 conference is now online.

Your AmazonSmile Purchases Support Women in Fire

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 23, 2020

AmazonSmile will donate to Women in Fire, at no cost to you.

Register for Virtual Annual Membership Meeting

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 19, 2020

Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 4-6PM EST. All members invited. Registration required.

Open Trustee Position

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 9, 2020

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Functional Trustee. Apply by Nov. 30.

Register for Nov. 18 Virtual Conference on the State of Science

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportNovember 2, 2020

Webinar on Research on Women in the Fire Service

Highlighting Women in Fire Throughout the State of Virginia

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportOctober 7, 2020

Watch this great video about Women in Fire in Virginia!

Guide for Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Environment

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 28, 2020

Women in Fire has been working with IAFC Volunteer Workforce Solutions on the creation of materials to assist with recruitment and retention. Download “Guide for Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Department.”

Combatting the Resistance to Change

General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 14, 2020

Women in Fire was awarded $543,907.62 in Fire Prevention and Safety grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

COVID Resources Page Added

Featured, General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportMay 19, 2020

We’ve added a list of useful links to government resources during the pandemic.

April’s Fire Engineering Podcast Available Now

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportApril 17, 2020

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.

2020 Leadership Conference at FDIC Postponed

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportMarch 16, 2020

FDIC has been postponed. As our 2020 Leadership Conference was being held in conjunction with FDIC, it too has been postponed.

International Conference Schedule & Package Pricing Announced

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportJanuary 16, 2020

Class schedule and details on early bird conference prices attached.

P-SEC Research Group Seeks Canadian Women Firefighters for Survey

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 20, 2019

Take part in a confidential online survey on perceptions around occupational cancer risk.

International Conference Call for Papers

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 17, 2019

We’re now accepting class proposals for our September 2020 International Conference in Spokane, WA: “Committed to Change.”

Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 13, 2019

Please review our Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement.

Auto Extraction Weekend, Oct. 12-13, Open for Registration

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportAugust 26, 2019

Free for Members! Registration limited to 50 attendees.

Profiles of Women Appointed Fire Chiefs: Pioneers for their Departments

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportJune 24, 2019

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!

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportApril 10, 2019

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

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportApril 9, 2019

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

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportFebruary 6, 2019

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.

2019 Leadership Conference Registration OPEN

General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportJanuary 21, 2019

Please visit the conference information page for links to online and downloadable registration forms.

Battalion Chief Tiffanye S. Wesley to Keynote 2019 Leadership Conference

Featured, General NewsBy First Arriving Web SupportOctober 31, 2018

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

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportOctober 22, 2018

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

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportSeptember 13, 2018

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

Featured, General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxSeptember 11, 2018

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.

The National Fire Academy is taking applications for 2nd Semester Resident Classes

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxOctober 30, 2016

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…

Thank you to Columbia Southern University

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJuly 29, 2016

        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…

New Discount for iWomen Members!

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxJuly 21, 2016

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 Jennene Gibbs Retired on July 1st

Changes & Promotions, General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJuly 8, 2016

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…

Did you miss our last radio show?

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJuly 7, 2016

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…

Have you heard the comment “Harassment Doesn’t Happen in My Department”?

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJuly 1, 2016

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…

What is holding you back from applying for that promotion?

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJune 29, 2016

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…

Important iWomen News

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJune 25, 2016

  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…

Firefighters Can Prevent Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Cancer

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxMarch 6, 2015

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…

Director Pendergast on Fire Engineering Talk Radio

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxDecember 10, 2014

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.

The Sexual Assault PSA

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxSeptember 25, 2014

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

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxApril 8, 2014

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

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxApril 4, 2014

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

General News, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxFebruary 20, 2014

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

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxFebruary 11, 2014

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

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxFebruary 1, 2014

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 Firefighters by Dr. Merilyn Childs

General NewsBy Kimberly CoxJanuary 20, 2014

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…

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