Fire Service Women Ontario is launching a spring 2024 membership campaign for Ontario fire departments. Benefits of membership include training and development opportunities, networking, advocacy for gender equity, and membership. Affordable memberships are available for departments of all sizes.
In the next year, I will work to further the FSWO mission to educate, empower and encourage women in the Ontario fire service.
Thank you to all FSWO members who attended the recent FSWO Annual General Meeting and for participating in the election of this year’s Board of Directors. We are pleased to announce the 2024 FSWO Board of Directors.
The Fire Service Women Ontario 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of Board Officers and Directors will be held virtually on Thursday, February 15th, 2024 beginning at 7:00pm. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to register in advance no later than Tuesday, 7:00pm on February 13th, 2024 by sending an email to registrar@fswo.ca.
Assistant Division Chief Cassandra Greer has dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to women and men within her union. She is a fierce labour advocate and has worked to bridge the gap between labour rights and women’s rights in our male-dominated profession.
Under the leadership of President Jenn Dawkins, along with the support and commitment of an amazing team of women, Fire Service British Columbia was established last year with the goal of advancement of women in the fire service.