Inspiring the next generation of female firefighters

July 26, 2022 10:00 a.m.
​Camp Molly provides young women with insight into a career with Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is presenting a unique opportunity for 35 young women aged 15 to 18 years to learn what it’s like to have a career in fire services – beyond firefighting.

Camp Molly will be held from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 16 at the VFRS training facility at the Joint Operations Centre located at 2800 Rutherford Rd. in Vaughan.

The application form is available online and in accessible formats upon request. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 2. The successful applicants will be notified by the end of September 2022.

What to expect at Camp Molly?
This camp will provide young women who may not have considered the possibility of pursuing a career in fire services with an introduction to various career opportunities available, including:
  • communications
  • Fire Code enforcement
  • fire investigation
  • fire prevention
  • fire suppression
  • public education
  • public information and media relations
  • training
Participants will also have an opportunity to learn and perform many firefighting tasks, including basic firefighter skills, how to catch fire hydrants, manage hose lines and how to use aerial and ground ladders, personal protective equipment and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. They will also receive presentations on search and rescue operations, auto extrication rescues, forceable entry procedures, water rescues, live fire demonstrations and take part in a combat challenge competition.

To qualify to attend Camp Molly, you must:
  • identify as female, aged 15 to 18 years old as of Oct. 13, 2022 (the first day of Camp Molly)
  • be a resident of Vaughan
  • be in good physical condition and have a positive attitude
  • have a valid provincial health card
  • supply your own CSA safety footwear (participants will be supplied with all other personal protective equipment )
  • provide your own transportation to and from the VFRS training facility
  • complete the online application form by Friday, Sept. 2 and include a short, typed essay (no more than 500 words) describing why you would like to attend the camp and what qualities you believe someone in the fire service should possess 
  • commit to attending all Camp Molly activities and required dates as follows:
    • gear fitting – Wednesday, Sept. 28. Allow yourself 30 minutes to size your required firefighting gear any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the VFRS training facility
    • orientation and station tour – Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the VFRS training facility
    • camp dates – Thursday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Camp Molly webpage or email firerescue@vaughan.ca.

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