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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 💜 Who deserves to be recognised? Now’s your chance to make it happen! The Women in the Fire Service Awards 2027 are officially open for nominations, and we want YOU to help us celebrate the incredible people making a difference across the Fire and Rescue sector! Whether it’s an inspiring colleague, exceptional ally, outstanding leader or amazing team, we want to hear about them! With NINE award categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to recognise those who go above and beyond. Don’t assume someone else will nominate them. Be the person who does! Your nomination could mean more than you realise. - Nominations ...

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 💜 Who deserves to be recognised? Now’s your chance to make it happen! The Women in the Fire Service Awards 2027 are officially open for nominations, and we want YOU to help us celebrate the incredible people making a difference across the Fire and Rescue sector! Whether it’s an inspiring colleague, exceptional ally, outstanding leader or amazing team, we want to hear about them! With NINE award categories, there’s plenty of opportunity to recognise those who go above and beyond. Don’t assume someone else will nominate them. Be the person who does! Your nomination could mean more than you realise. - Nominations ...

The Women in the Fire Service Awards are BACK for 2027! After a year's break, we're excited to bring our awards back as part of our very special 25th Training and Development Event celebrations! Join us on Saturday 12th June 2027 at the Fire Service College as we commend the incredible people making a difference across the Fire and Rescue sector. This year, we have NINE award categories! 🏆 Advocate of Excellence 🏆 Bright Light 🏆 Dany Cotton Inspiring Leader 🏆 Exceptional Allies 🏆 Firefighter Rising Star 🏆 Online Creator 🏆 Outstanding Team 🏆 Youth Inspiration 🏆 Serena Benassi Outstanding Contribution Award We're honoured to introduce the...

Calling all firefighters – could you support an important research project? How do nutrition, fitness and lifestyle affect your wellbeing and job satisfaction in the fire service? Veronika Senkyrova, a PhD researcher at Brunel University London, is looking for firefighters to share their experiences as part of a research project exploring these topics. What's involved? A relaxed 30–60 minute Microsoft Teams conversation about your experiences of diet, exercise, shift work and wellbeing. Your insights could help inform future support and resources to improve firefighters' wellbeing and work-life balance. All identifying information will ...

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!

Start 2027 by investing in YOU!

Our Women’s Development Programme is back, delivered in partnership with Women to Work!

Three interactive online workshops designed to build confidence, support personal and professional development, and connect women across the Fire and Rescue Service.

✨ Ready to make 2027 your year to grow?

Speak to your Service about securing your place!

Find out more: https://wfs.org.uk/events/womens-development-programme/

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