Helping to Build a Stronger, More Inclusive Fire & Rescue Service

Enabling and inspiring confident and successful Women to build a more progressive Fire & Rescue Service.

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Introducing WFS

Who We Are

Women in the Fire Service UK (WFS) is a national, not-for-profit organisation led by and for people working across the fire and rescue sector – from frontline firefighters to support staff, officers, and control teams. Since the 1990s, we've been a driving force for equality and representation, offering training, events and resources that help women thrive and progress at every stage of their career.
Membership Options

Join Us

Without the support of our members we wouldn’t be able to continue to do as much as we do - helping women progress in their careers, addressing the gender imbalance in the sector, and nurturing inspirational role models for future generations.

Corporate Membership

Join the movement and show your commitment to equality in the fire and rescue sector and beyond. Corporate membership is open to all organisations that support our mission - not just those within the fire service. Enjoy benefits like:

  • Exclusive job board promotion to diverse talent
  • Support with recruitment, retention, and progression
  • Members-only event rates and speaker opportunities

Individual Membership

Join the movement and become a champion for equality in the fire and rescue service. Our membership is open to all genders, in the UK and internationally, who share our values.

Your membership directly supports current and future women in the sector and helps us promote a fire service that’s inclusive and representative of everyone.

Lifting Each Other ... Learning Together

National Training and Development Event 2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have commenced planning for the upcoming 24th WFS Training and Development Event.

The event will be held on Friday, 05th – Sunday, 07th June 2026 at The Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh.

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