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Phoenix Firecamp 2025 for Girls 🔥🚒
 
Location: Utica Fire Training Academy
POC: Mary Wrobel (Co-Director, Firefighter, Nassau FD) – 518-542-6583
Start Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025
Duration All Day
 

Are you a young woman interested in firefighting, emergency response, and leadership? Phoenix Firecamp 2025 offers an incredible opportunity for teenage girls (ages 14-19) to experience hands-on fire and emergency training in a supportive, immersive environment.

📅 Dates: July 20-25, 2025
📍 Location: Utica Fire Training Academy
🎯 Eligibility: Girls ages 14-19 (No prior experience required)
💰 Cost: $300 (Covers all expenses—lodging, meals, and training included)
🛑 Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

What to Expect

🔥 Real Firefighter Training: A blend of hands-on drills and classroom instruction based on firefighter recruit training.
🚑 CPR Certification: Gain lifesaving skills with certified CPR training.
🏠 Firehouse Living: Stay in a converted firehouse and experience the camaraderie of fire service life.
👩‍🚒 Inspiring Instructors: Learn from volunteer and career women firefighters.
🚒 Teamwork & Leadership: Develop confidence and leadership skills through challenging activities.

Who Makes This Possible?

🏢 Utica Fire Department – Provides training facilities, equipment, housing, and EMS coverage.
🚌 Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department – Provides transportation, social events, and community support.

How to Apply

📲 Visit: www.fswnys.org
📧 Email: phoenixrafswnys.org
📞 Contact: Mary Wrobel (Co-Director, Firefighter, Nassau FD) – 518-542-6583

📍 Mailing Address:
Fire Service Women of New York State, Inc.
3842 US 20, Nassau, NY 12123

Don't miss your chance to be part of this life-changing experience! 🔥 Apply by May 1, 2025!

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