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Category Archives: Top Stories

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.

1-Day Leadership Conference Registration Now Open

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

Registration is now open.

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.

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.

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!

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Behavioral Health Professionals Directory Available for Free Download

Featured, Top StoriesBy First Arriving Web SupportJune 10, 2020

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.

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.

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.

iWomen Trustees Host Radio Show About Mentoring

Featured, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxAugust 21, 2017

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.

RescueAir Partners With iWomen To Support Advocacy, Education and Training

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxJanuary 2, 2017

Rescue Air Systems and iWomen announced a new partnership that will help the organization continue to advance its advocacy, education and training programs.

The Firefighter of the Future – Learn about Smart Firefighting

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxDecember 27, 2016

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.

USFA and IWomen Partner to Study Emerging Health and Safety Issues of the Female Firefighter

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxDecember 27, 2016

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.

2017 iWomen Conference – Taking Charge of Change

Featured, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxNovember 19, 2016

For 2017, we are co-locating with the world’s largest fire service event — FDIC!

An Exciting Opportunity for Training & Collaboration

Featured, Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxNovember 8, 2016

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 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…

Are you a new or aspiring Chief Officer?

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxOctober 23, 2016

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 You Like to Host the 2018 iWomen International Conference?

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxOctober 1, 2016

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…

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…

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…

Statement on the Passing of Firefighter Nicole Mittendorff

Top StoriesBy Kimberly CoxApril 25, 2016

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 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…

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…

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…

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