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News Release
New Firefighting Bootcamp for Women - 07/16/19

The Fire-Up Bootcamp will kick off its first ever camp this weekend, which is designed to introduce women on basic firefighting techniques, tool identification, health and fitness strategies as well as provide a unique networking opportunity for those attending. The two-day camp runs on July 20th and 21st at the Gaston Fire District, which is located at 102 E. Main St in Gaston. The public is welcome to watch, and limited seating will be available. The camp will provide a unique look into what it takes to become a volunteer or career firefighter for those 18 years of age and older.

The boot camp will train 16 women on several aspects of firefighting which will include using hydraulic tools to cut up cars, deploy hose lines to extinguish a live fire, practice carrying & raising ladders, connecting to fire hydrants, tool identification & use and much more. Additionally, camp attendees will learn about critical health and fitness strategies to ensure long term success in their personal and professional lives.  

This is the first year of the camp which is being hosted by the Gaston Fire District, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue and Cornelius Fire Department. Additionally, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and Clackamas Fire District #1 are providing sponsorship and support to make this event a success. The female instructors that are assisting come from several local and out of the area fire departments such as Estacada, Camas-Washougal, Clark County Fire District #6, Tacoma, and Los Angeles City Fire. Some of these instructors started in the fire service in Western Washington County.

For more information on the Fire-Up Bootcamp, please visit www.fireupbootcamp.com.

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