Supporting, inspiring and empowering women in the fire and rescue service for over 25 years.
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8 Oct 2024
SAVE THE DATE! ๐จ
It's official - we will be hosting our National Training & Development Event at the @FSCmoreton on 20th-22nd June 2025. ๐๐ฅ
More information to follow so watch this space. ๐
wfs.org.uk/wfs-national-traiโฆ
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16 May 2025
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.
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
21 Nov 2024
She did it!!! George has completed her 7 marathons in 7 counties in 7 days!!!
Well done, a huge challenge ๐พ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐
@WFSUK1
7โฃ marathons in 7โฃ days! ๐ฉโ๐
๐ What an achievement for George from @antarctic_fire!
The crew from @stmarysfire54 were there to cheer her across the finish line!
Find out more about her cause and show your support ๐ bit.ly/4fAFVed
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
21 Nov 2024
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
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1 Nov 2024
Nominations for our 2025 Women in the Fire Service Awards are now open! ๐ฃ
Head to wfs.org.uk/awards/ to cast your vote using our nomination form. Youโll also find the award categories on there with award descriptions so you can choose the right individual for each award.๐คฉ
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25 Oct 2024
Weโve been shortlisted for 'Training Provider of the Year' award in @firemagazine's Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards! ๐
We've been shortlisted because of the fantastic multi incident scenario workshop that we hold at our annual training and development event. ๐
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23 Oct 2024
Weโre proud to announce our Women in the Fire Service Awards for 2025! ๐
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! โฐ
For more information please visit: wfs.org.uk/awards/
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22 Oct 2024
Last week @SWFireandRescue hosted their first ever WFS event and it was an incredible few days. ๐คฉ
A fantastic opportunity for women and allies to come together and delve deep into a wide range of areas within the fire service. ๐
#ukfirefighter #ukfireservice
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
1 Oct 2024
Congratulations to BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue student Lilia Gibrat who recently won the Youth Inspiration Award at this yearโs 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 ๐ bit.ly/3XQMfqi
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
25 Sep 2024
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
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
12 Jun 2024
๐ Mynychodd 7 aelod o #TรฎmDeCymru Ddigwyddiad Hyfforddi a Datblygu Cenedlaethol @WFSUK1.
๐ฉโ๐ Roedd y digwyddiad yn ofod i fenywod syโn gweithio yn y gwasanaethau tรขn ac achub gysylltu รข gweithwyr proffesiynol oโr un anian ar draws llu o wasanaethau.
#BodYNewid
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
12 Jun 2024
๐ 7 members of #TeamSouthWales recently attended the @WFSUK1 National Training and Development Event.
๐ฉโ๐ 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
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
12 Jun 2024
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. ๐๐
#FireFamily
ALT HFRS staff holding a WFS sign
ALT All attendees together
ALT HFRS staff together outside
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
10 Jun 2024
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 ๐
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
9 Jun 2024
A standing ovation after our talk from a room of over 300 people โฆ. Emotional ๐ฅน
What a night! ๐คฉ๐ฅฐ
@mawwfire @SWFireandRescue @WFSUK1
#speaking #keynote #womensupportingwomen #fireservice #firefighters
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
9 Jun 2024
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 ๐๐ค
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
9 Jun 2024
Unforgettable weekend getting the opportunity to turn out as a station manager, with the guidance of 2 of the best there is @CornwallCFO @Lynsmc31 ๐๐๐ฅ Thank you @WFSUK1 for providing the opportunities to let this happen ๐
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
9 Jun 2024
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
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
9 Jun 2024
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. ๐
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Women in the Fire Service UK retweeted
8 Jun 2024
๐ @WFSUK1 Multi Incident dream team brought to you by...
@LondonFire
@SWFireandRescue
@CheshireFire
@Norfolkfire
@manchesterfire
#wfs
#development
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