FLORISSANT, Mo. — The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District is hosting its first female fire camp this spring.
'Fire Up St. Louis' is a hands-on experience for women thinking about becoming a firefighter or paramedic.
The idea came from Kate Freshman.
She's been a firefighter for the last four years and with the team at Florissant Fire for more than a year.
Freshman said she attended a conference and realized there was a void in the area.
"There is a small percentage of females," Freshman said.
They are hoping to give women skills and an option for women ages 18-40 looking for a start or career change.
Freshman said it will provide insight into how to get started with your career, a network and create connections and hands-on training with female firefighters from St. Louis.
Applications will be accepted from Feb. 1 to March 1.
It'll take place from April 21-23rd, 2023 at the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District House 1.
These are the hours:
- Friday, April 21 - 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday, April 22 - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday, April 23 - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
To sign up, here is a Google form and there is an Instagram page: @fireupstlouis.
