As a Board Member of the Orange County Fire Authority, I am proud to help promote OCFA’s Girls Empowerment Camp!
Girls Empowerment Camp is a free two-day camp open to teenagers 14-18 that introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on overview of firefighting.
The camp exposes the teens to all aspects of a fire service career beginning with requirements. The program also empowers campers with life skills and professional guidance that encourages them to pursue a career in public safety. The camp is being held at the Orange County Fire Authority Training Center, located on 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine.
The free 2-day camp will feature six hands-on stations for the campers to gain familiarity and experience with fire service functions.
The activity stations will include: Ropes and Knots, CPR/First Aid, Aerial Ladder Climb, Confidence Course, Roof Prop and Hose Handling.
Thanks to the generosity of the Orange County Fire Authority Foundation, campers will receive an OCFA/GEC:
- T-shirt
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Backpack.
The OCFA Foundation will also provide lunch, healthy snacks, and water for the campers.
What: OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp
When: Sat., Jun 29, 2019, 8:00 a.m. through Sun., Jun 30, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Orange County Fire Authority Headquarters, 1 Fire Authority Rd., D-Bldg, Classroom 4 & Drill Grounds, Irvine, CA 92602
Boys are welcome too!
UPDATE:
On Saturday, June 29, I visited the Girls Empowerment Camp at OCFA Headquarters with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (AD 74).
I was tremendously impressed with the campers and their firefighter instructors. Below are some photos of our visit:
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