Women in the Fire Service UK

SAVE THE DATE! 🚨 It's official - we will be hosting our National Training & Development Event at the @FSCmoreton on 20th-22nd June 2025. 👊🔥 More information to follow so watch this space. 👀 wfs.org.uk/wfs-national-t…

Devastating news from Oxfordshire on the death of two firefighters and a member of the public. Our hearts go out to all family, friends and colleagues in @OxonFireRescue. Our thoughts are also with the two injured firefighters.

She did it!!! George has completed her 7 marathons in 7 counties in 7 days!!! Well done, a huge challenge 🍾👩🏼‍🚒 @WFSUK1

7 marathons, 7 consecutive days, 7 continents Fire gear BA set Completed! What a ride, what a week and what amazing people I shared it with! @antarctic_fire @WFSUK1 @DraegerNews @mawwfire @Haix_NAmerica @MiamiBeachFire @KingsTrust

Nominations for our 2025 Women in the Fire Service Awards are now open! 📣 Head to wfs.org.uk/awards/ to cast your vote using our nomination form. You’ll also find the award categories on there with award descriptions so you can choose the right individual for each award.🤩

We’ve been shortlisted for 'Training Provider of the Year' award in @firemagazine's Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards! 🏆 We've been shortlisted because of the fantastic multi incident scenario workshop that we hold at our annual training and development event. 💜

We’re proud to announce our Women in the Fire Service Awards for 2025! 🏆 We have 8 categories and nominations open at midday Friday 1st November - so just over a week to have a think about who you want to nominate! ⏰ For more information please visit: wfs.org.uk/awards/

Last week @SWFireandRescue hosted their first ever WFS event and it was an incredible few days. 🤩 A fantastic opportunity for women and allies to come together and delve deep into a wide range of areas within the fire service. 👏 #ukfirefighter #ukfireservice

@fire_scot hosted an incredible WFS Training event last weekend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 From rescuing casualties at a simulated road traffic collision to talks about polycystic ovary syndrome from @PCOS_Relief. WFS events have it all. 💜 Well done to everyone involved. 👏

Congratulations to BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue student Lilia Gibrat who recently won the Youth Inspiration Award at this year’s The Women in the Fire Service Awards 2024 @WFSUK1. Lilia, who is also part of the @ESCadets, was recognised for her role in supporting cadets with special needs and ensuring inclusion is a major part of all fire skills activities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3XQMfqi

Thank you @BedsFire for hosting the first Eastern Region @WFSUK1 development day. Some great sessions and opportunities to network. Hopefully this will become an annual event around the region. @cambsfrs @ECFRS @HFRS @Norfolkfire @SuffolkFire

🚒 Mynychodd 7 aelod o #TîmDeCymru Ddigwyddiad Hyfforddi a Datblygu Cenedlaethol @WFSUK1. 👩‍🚒 Roedd y digwyddiad yn ofod i fenywod sy’n gweithio yn y gwasanaethau tân ac achub gysylltu â gweithwyr proffesiynol o’r un anian ar draws llu o wasanaethau. #BodYNewid

🚒 7 members of #TeamSouthWales recently attended the @WFSUK1 National Training and Development Event. 👩‍🚒 The event was a space for women working in fire and rescue services to connect with like-minded professionals across a multitude of services. #BeTheChange

Last week members of our staff visited The Fire Service College for the @WFSUK1 Training and Development event. Working with colleagues from Fire and Rescue Services across the country to share their knowledge and learn new skills. 🚒👏 #FireFamily

Amazing to see how many women stepped out of their comfort zones at this years @WFSUK1 I hope everyone involved in the event knows the impact that weekend has on people 💜

A standing ovation after our talk from a room of over 300 people …. Emotional 🥹 What a night! 🤩🥰 @mawwfire @SWFireandRescue @WFSUK1 #speaking #keynote #womensupportingwomen #fireservice #firefighters

Just home from the most incredible weekend away with @WFSUK1 on their annual development weekend. Being around the most inspirational and incredible women (and men!) really has been one of the most uplifting experiences to date! #thisgirlcan #inspirational #motivating #WFS 💜🤍

Unforgettable weekend getting the opportunity to turn out as a station manager, with the guidance of 2 of the best there is @CornwallCFO @Lynsmc31 💜🚒🔥 Thank you @WFSUK1 for providing the opportunities to let this happen 💜

Another wonderful development weekend courtesy of @WFSUK1 pushing boundaries, meeting new people and learning new skills.. so we can continue to be the change in each UK Fire Service! #fireservicefamily #bethechange #girlpower

We are SO proud to announce our first sponsor. @wfsuk1 has been by our side and believed in us since the start & is now supporting us through sponsorship for our next challenge @GreatWorldRace Thank you so much @wfsuk1 your logo will be proudly on our kit, loud & proud. 💜