Name: International Women’s Day - Firefighter Experience Day for Women
Start: 2025-03-08T09:15:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-08T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

$International Women\u2019s Day - Firefighter Experience Day for Women$

This International Women’s Day, take on the challenge and experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. ‍
Join us at Aylesbury Fire Station
About this Event

🔥 Ignite Your Potential: Firefighting Experience Day 🔥

This International Women’s Day, take on the challenge and experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. 🚒👩‍🚒

Join us at Aylesbury Fire Station to learn key firefighting skills and meet our inspiring team. Whether you're considering a career in firefighting or just want to try something new, this is your opportunity to step up. 💪✨

This event is open to all women—no experience needed, just a willingness to give it a go!

📅 Saturday 8th March 2025
📍 Aylesbury Fire Station

Timetable ⏰

9:15 AM - Arrival and get kitted up (you may be refused entry if you arrive late)

9:45 AM – Start and welcome from senior leadership

10:30 AM – "Have a Go" session

12:00 PM – Break

12:30 PM – Q&A with experienced Firefighters

1:00 PM – Finish/Pump on the Run

Exercises you can have a go at:

Ladder Extension
Ladder Lift
Breathing Apparatus - Confined Space
Equipment Carry Test

Booking Notes

Health checklist and sign-off requirement

In advance of the event, please complete our medical health declaration form here: https://forms.office.com/e/zsGCpbMEeW

Parking information

Please be aware there are limited car parking spaces at the site which are allocated on a first come first served basis. However, there is plenty of road parking.

Clothing

For this exciting event, please wear comfortable, athletic clothing that allows for easy movement. Remember, you'll be participating in physical activities, so dress accordingly to ensure your safety and comfort. We look forward to seeing you ready to take on the challenge! 🚒👩‍🚒💪✨

Photo/video permissions

Being the first event of its kind, we are excited to promote this event on social media, capturing videos and photos throughout the day. Please inform our event staff upon arrival, if you would you prefer not to be included in any photos or videos.