Camp FFIT/FPEF

Thank you for having us out ! It was so much fun and a joy to teach them about all the other important components of @OttFire and all the campers are #Amazing . #ThankYou #PublicEducation

Today marks my completion of @CampFFIT! This was such a transformative experience, surrounded not only by amazing mentors, but also aspiring female firefighters (and some really sick equipment—when’s the last time you’ve used a Thermal Imaging Camera?)!

Station 43 Rope Rescue led the Campers through an Aerial Ladder Climb, Rappel, and Extrication! Thank you Capt. Kelly and crew! Also, simulated Car Fires and a Nutrition & Wellness Chat. #CampFFIT2023 #BigDay

Day 4! Great visits today from OFS PIO, Nick DeFazio and Fire Prevention Officer Leanne Labbee! Learning about other roles in the Fire Service and Fire Extinguisher training!! Thanks Nick and Leanne!! #CampFFIT2023 #TeamWork

So great to see you today! Thanks for coming and for your continued support!

We think Jade may have swung an axe before! #Powerful #CampFFIT2023

Day 3! Another amazing day! Reduced profile, entanglement, ground ladders, and simulated kitchen fire! #CampFFIT2023

Today’s guest speaker - Constable Amanda Smith with Ottawa Police Services. Thanks for joining us!! #CampFFIT2023 #TeamWork

Day 2! Hose handling, Firefighter rescue, Search & Rescue, Ropes & Knots! With Hazmat in the morning! Big day! #CampFFIT2023

Truck pull for PE this morning!! Campers Win!! #CampFFIT #TruckPull

Camp FFIT day 1 - PPE, SCBA, Waterball, Bucket Bridgade! Getting to know each other and learning some basics! #CampFFIT #TeamWork

Chief Hutt addressing the Campers and participating in Blind Question Period! Lots of fun and great info today!! #CampFFIT #MentoringMatters

Camp FFIT 2023 - this year marks 300 young women attending Camp and getting a glimpse into firefighting!! #CampFFIT #mentor #empower

Nous sommes ravis pour le 14e annuel Camp FPEF! Les candidatures sont maintenant disponibles! Nous avons hâte de voir le vôtre!! ottawa.ca/campfpef

We’re excited for the 14th Annual Camp FFIT!! Applications are now available! We look forward to seeing yours!! ottawa.ca/campffit

Well said, Kristy-Lynn! 👩🏻‍🚒👏🏼

A first person view of one of our Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters In Training) campers learning how to attack a car fire. 👩‍🚒🚗🔥 @CampFFIT

Day Four!! Car Fire (simulated), Ladder climb, Rappel, and Nutrition/Wellness discussion - Extrication in the afternoon! Thank you Station 43D for sharing your time and expertise with the Campers today! #DayFour #CampFFIT

Deputy Chief Hine-Schmidt spoke with the Campers at lunchtime today, discussing her path to the Fire Service and her career, which includes co-founder of Camp FFIT and @FSWO #DayFour #CampFFIT