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📢 Reminder! Bookings open tomorrow at midday for Programme 1 of the WFS Women’s Development Programme 2026/27.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in our programme, designed to empower and support women in the fire service.

For further information visit https://wfs.org.uk/womens-development-programme/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, 8th November 2025, saw Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly host their first-ever Women in the Fire Service (WFS) event in Reigate. The event was supported and facilitated by Uplift Consulting, who focused the theme on “Being Resilient in a Challenging World”. The event attracted 40 participants from 6 Fire Services (South East region), alongside a representative from the British Transport Police. They were given the chance to take part in a series of interactive workshops on: resilience, mentoring, public speaking, incident command & fire behaviour. They were also joined by WFS representatives: Jules King and Amy Beams (WFS Dir...

Remembrance Day invites us to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of so many. We remember the fallen, the families they left behind, and those who still serve with courage and integrity.

At 11am, we pause and stand together — as colleagues, as families, as a community — to observe the two minutes’ silence and to pledge that their courage will not be forgotten.

We remember. Lest we forget.

We’re delighted to share that Women in the Fire Service UK (WFS) and Women to Work have signed a new contract, to ensure the continued delivery of our bespoke WFS Women’s Development Programme for 2026/27. We would like to announce that Programme 1 (2026/27) will take place over 3 lots of 3-hour workshops on the following dates in 2026; • Workshop 1 | Thursday, 22nd January 2026 (09.30-12.30) • Workshop 2 | Thursday, 12th February 2026 (09.30-12.30) • Workshop 3 | Wednesday 11th March 2026 (09.30-12.30) If you are interested in joining, please contact your service for further details on how to secure your place. Bookings will open at midd...

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service proudly hosted the WFS Cymru “Resilience in Action” event on 17–18 October 2025 at the Cardiff Gate Training Centre. The event welcomed 98 delegates from across Wales, representing a balanced mix of Operational and Corporate roles. Delegates engaged in a diverse range of workshops, including: Menopause awareness; Leadership development; Firefighter for a Day experience; Trauma care with the Welsh Ambulance Service; Control room operations at the Bridgend Control Centre. These sessions were designed to foster resilience, build skills, and encourage cross-functional collaboration. The event was further en...