We're excited to announce that registration for the 2026 Fire Service Women Ontario Annual Training Symposium-- Registration Update — Now opening on August 10, 2026
📣 Call for Sponsors — 2026 Symposium
Partner with Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) and be part of one of the fire service’s most impactful and inspiring events of the year. Our 2026 Symposium will bring together firefighters, officers, instructors, leaders, students, and industry partners from across Ontario and beyond for three days of learning, leadership, and connection.
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Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) is proud to announce Sargent Kate Jamieson of the Canadian Armed Forces as one of the 2025 recipients of the President’s Trailblazer Award. This award honours an individual whose courage, vision, and determination have blazed new paths in the fire service, paving the way for women leaders of today and tomorrow.
Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) is proud to announce Deputy Chief Michele Fitzsimmons of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) as one of the 2025 recipients of the President’s Trailblazer Award. This award honours an individual whose courage, vision, and determination have blazed new paths in the fire service, paving the way for women leaders of today and tomorrow.
The Pink Helmet of Courage Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates courage in facing hardship and adversity, while embodying FSWO’s mandate to Educate, Encourage, and Empower women in the fire service.