Project Ignite 2025

Come join us for 2 days of exciting hands-on training and an introduction to firefighting with the WFFD (Women Firefighters of Denver)! Participate in a group workout, perform hands-on firefighting skills, and take part in a Q&A session with the women of the Denver Fire Department.

Date: August 22nd- 23rd 2025

Time:

Friday, August 22nd: 5pm-8pm

Saturday, August 23rd: 8am-5pm

Location: Denver Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn St.)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to ask questions, get hands-on experience, meet other interested ladies, and talk to the women in the fire service!

Info: Participants will be learning about some of the different tools used during Auto Extrications, the scenarios in which we use them, and the statistics of the tool. You will also be given hands-on time with the tools.

Info: An introduction to the SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). Participants will be trying on a mask, wearing the SCBA, experiencing going on air, and following a hoseline out of a building.

Info: An introduction to the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) with a walkthrough of each station and tips/tricks from active Denver firefighters.

Info: Participants will learn about the tools we use for forced entry, as well as how to size up a door. Participants will also practice forcing doors alone, as well as with a partner.

Info: We will be discussing the different hose loads & nozzles on the rigs. In addition, we will be practice handling hose lines, pulling lines from the rig, and different flowing techniques.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Denver Fire Academy, 5440 Roslyn Street, Denver, United States