BFD Girls Firefighter Camp
Firefighting Camp for Girls 15-18 | July 3-5, 2024
Brockville Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of the BFD Girls Firefighting Camp, “Belles & Ladders”!. This camp is open to young women between the ages of 15-18 years old and is free of charge for participants. Participants will have hands on training in skills they’d face as firefighters. The goals of this camp are to inspire young women to consider a career in the fire service but more importantly to be empowered, to have the confidence to believe they can achieve any goal they set their minds to.
What You Can Expect
Inspiration
Inspire girls to pursue a rewarding career in fire and rescue services
Development
Learn and experience practical, leadership and teamwork skills in a safe environement
Empowerment
Experience fire rescue scenarios and explore opportunities for future growth
*Applications Closed for 2024
- Application deadline is May 1, 2024
- Applicants must be between ages of 15-18 at the time of camp
- Available for girls and those who identify beyond the binary framework
Sponsor Future Camps
- Corporate sponsorship opportunities on several levels
Personal Donations
- Cash donations towards the running of, and sustainability of the camp, will be accepted at Brockville Fire Station #2, 360 Laurier Blvd. Brockville. Cheques will also be accepted – please make out to the City of Brockville and note “Girls Firefighting Camp” or “BELLES & LADDERS” in the memo section. Tax Receipts will be available upon request.
DEPARTMENT LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS
CAPTAIN LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS
FIREFIGHTER LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS
Camp Contact
Fire Chief Melanie Jones
Phone: 613-498-1261, ext. 2501
Email: mgjones@brockville.com