Edmonton firefighting camps designed to promote firefighting as a viable and rewarding career to historically marginalized communities.
This is an opportunity to work alongside members of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, ask questions and meet others who are interested in the firefighting profession.
Camp Inspire:
- Provides women and gender-diverse individuals from communities of all backgrounds an introduction to the fire service in a safe, inclusive way
- Provides simulated fire ground training
- Fosters leadership skills in a supportive environment
- Strengthens self-esteem and builds confidence
Who Can Apply
Edmonton Fire and Rescue Services values diversity.
- This program is only open to individuals who are women (cisgender, transgender) or gender-diverse (non-binary, two-spirit), as well as women from all other equity-deserving groups
- Applicants must be 18 years of age before the start of camp
- Only applicants who have not previously attended Camp Inspire are eligible to apply
Cost and Application Process
There are no fees/costs to participate in the camp.
Applications will reopen in 2025.
An opportunity for Indigenous Peoples of all backgrounds and genders to work alongside members of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, ask questions and meet others who are interested in the firefighting profession.
Modelled after Camp Inspire for women and gender-diverse individuals, this edition of the camp:
- Provides Indigenous Peoples from all backgrounds and genders an introduction to the fire service in a safe, inclusive way
- Provides simulated fire ground training
- Provides skills and information that participants can take back to share within their community
- Provides an opportunity for self-growth and confidence-building
Who Can Apply
- This program is only open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit peoples of all genders
- Applicants must be 18 years of age before the start of camp
Cost and Application Process
There are no fees/costs to participate in the camp.
Applications will reopen in 2025.
Contact Us
If you need help with transportation we may be able to assist, depending on the circumstances. Please describe your needs in your email.
| campinspire@edmonton.ca |