Project Ignite 2026

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 group exercises, perform hands-on firefighting skills, and take part in a Q&A session with the women of the Denver Fire Department.

Date & Time:
Saturday, September 26th 3pm-7pm
Sunday, September 27th 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: An introduction in to connecting to fire hydrants (catching plugs). Participants will learn how to use a HUMAT to connect to a hydrant and understand why this is one of the most important skills on our job!

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.

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

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