NEWS
We are working on creating a WFSA video that will include photos and videos of female fire science students at work in the field, training, in gear. If you have any videos or photos you would like to share with us, please send them our way!
We now have a facebook page for everyone's convenience! We will be posting events and the schedule on there, so please "Like" us on facebook!
CCSF Women's Fire Science Association
Coming Soon!!
We will have CCSF Women's Fire Science Association T-Shirts available to purchase!
We now have a facebook page for everyone's convenience! We will be posting events and the schedule on there, so please "Like" us on facebook!
CCSF Women's Fire Science Association
Coming Soon!!
We will have CCSF Women's Fire Science Association T-Shirts available to purchase!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SFFD STATION VISIT
Date and Time TBA
Come check out the station, ask questions and learn about the fire house.
PAST EVENTS
2013 Firefighter Career Expo
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 - CPAT Center in Livermore, CA 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA
"Sponsored by the CFFJAC's Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service, the Career Expos provide a unique opportunity to spend a day with firefighters and find out if a career in the fire service is right for you."
Familiarize yourself with the CPAT course, try different events, meet firefighters from various departments around California. FREE of charge!!
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 - CPAT Center in Livermore, CA 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA
"Sponsored by the CFFJAC's Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service, the Career Expos provide a unique opportunity to spend a day with firefighters and find out if a career in the fire service is right for you."
Familiarize yourself with the CPAT course, try different events, meet firefighters from various departments around California. FREE of charge!!
Fight for Air Climb
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 555 California Street
Join a team and climb, or help volunteer at the event!
Sign up as a firefighter and join Team Name "City College of San Francisco Fire Science Technology Program."
Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 555 California Street
Join a team and climb, or help volunteer at the event!
Sign up as a firefighter and join Team Name "City College of San Francisco Fire Science Technology Program."
Women in Non-Traditional Jobs
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1-3pm - City College of San Francisco, Rosenburg Library Room 305
Catch some awesome guest speakers working in firefighting and other great fields.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1-3pm - City College of San Francisco, Rosenburg Library Room 305
Catch some awesome guest speakers working in firefighting and other great fields.
Firefighter Workshop 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013 8AM-5PM - Las Positas College, Livermore - "Mertes Center for the Arts"
Carpool with us to this yearly event that costs $20, includes lunch, and bring your resume for some constructive criticism! Keynote Speaker: California State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover
Register at http://becomeafirefighterworkshop.com/
Carpool with us to this yearly event that costs $20, includes lunch, and bring your resume for some constructive criticism! Keynote Speaker: California State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover
Register at http://becomeafirefighterworkshop.com/
Meeting with SFFD Chief Hayes-White
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 2:00PM - Department Headquarters
A short meet and greet with Chief Hayes-White and a chance to ask her any questions about her career, SFFD, the fire service in general, or whatever you would like to know!
Mock Interviews
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 12:30PM - Cloud Hall Room 229
Receive helpful tips and hone your interviewing skills! We can record it for you to keep as one more study tool.
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 12:30PM - Cloud Hall Room 229
Receive helpful tips and hone your interviewing skills! We can record it for you to keep as one more study tool.
_Workshop
February 26, 2012 8 AM - 5 PM Entry Level Firefighters Workshop at Las Positas College in Livermore
With Keynote Speaker: Paul Lepore, Division Chief Redondo Beach Fire Department Many topics will be covered in this workshop, including Interviewing skills, Physical fitness, Education, Resumes tailored for the Fire Service and others! $12, lunch included - to register go online to www.pstgonline.com Make reservations by February 12th!
February 26, 2012 8 AM - 5 PM Entry Level Firefighters Workshop at Las Positas College in Livermore
With Keynote Speaker: Paul Lepore, Division Chief Redondo Beach Fire Department Many topics will be covered in this workshop, including Interviewing skills, Physical fitness, Education, Resumes tailored for the Fire Service and others! $12, lunch included - to register go online to www.pstgonline.com Make reservations by February 12th!
_End of Semester Snack Party
Tuesday December 20th, 2011 4:30PM - 5:30 PM Room 222 Batmale Hall Phelan Campus
Come join the Tuesday meeting group for some snacks to celebrate the end of the semester, the end of the year and let's come up with new ideas for things to look forward to for next semester!
Tuesday December 20th, 2011 4:30PM - 5:30 PM Room 222 Batmale Hall Phelan Campus
Come join the Tuesday meeting group for some snacks to celebrate the end of the semester, the end of the year and let's come up with new ideas for things to look forward to for next semester!
_Volunteer
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:30-10:00 AM Salvation Army 1275 Harrison SF
Come and help out the SFFD and SFPD carve turkeys for the less fortunate. Try and wear a dark blue shirt or your CCSF Academy shirt, and look neat.
Come and help out the SFFD and SFPD carve turkeys for the less fortunate. Try and wear a dark blue shirt or your CCSF Academy shirt, and look neat.
Meeting
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 4:30 PM Batmale Hall Room 222
Our next meeting. All welcome!
Our next meeting. All welcome!
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Sunday September 11th, 2011 8:00 AM TransAmerica Building San Francisco
A volunteer supported event that pledges to never forget the 343 fallen FDNY firefighters from 9/11/01
A volunteer supported event that pledges to never forget the 343 fallen FDNY firefighters from 9/11/01
Workout
Sunday, September 4th, 2011 9:00 AM Ocean Beach
Get rid of that lactic acid and work out those lungs! Isis, Sandra, Deborah and Staycee are in it to win it. Run with us! All welcome.
Sunday, September 4th, 2011 9:00 AM Ocean Beach
Get rid of that lactic acid and work out those lungs! Isis, Sandra, Deborah and Staycee are in it to win it. Run with us! All welcome.
_Bowling Night
_Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 7 PM Seabowl, Pacifica
Come join in some friendly competition out on the bowling lanes.
Come join in some friendly competition out on the bowling lanes.
Workshop
May 22, 2011 8 AM - 5 PM Entry Level Firefighters Workshop at Las Positas College in Livermore
With Keynote Speaker: Paul Lepore, Division Chief Redondo Beach Fire Department Many topics will be covered in this workshop, including Interviewing skills, Physical fitness, Education, Resumes tailored for the Fire Service and others! To see the flyer, which is also posted in Batmale 222 click here:
FLYER
May 22, 2011 8 AM - 5 PM Entry Level Firefighters Workshop at Las Positas College in Livermore
With Keynote Speaker: Paul Lepore, Division Chief Redondo Beach Fire Department Many topics will be covered in this workshop, including Interviewing skills, Physical fitness, Education, Resumes tailored for the Fire Service and others! To see the flyer, which is also posted in Batmale 222 click here:
FLYER
Visit from the Chief!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 10 - 11 AM in Batmale Hall Room 222
San Francisco Fire Department Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White will be visiting our class for a Q & A session. She will discuss her career path within the SFFD, including past accomplishments as well as future goals. Bring your questions!
San Francisco Fire Department Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White will be visiting our class for a Q & A session. She will discuss her career path within the SFFD, including past accomplishments as well as future goals. Bring your questions!
Guest Speaker from CalFire
Friday, January 21, 2011 from 1-3 PM in
Batmale Hall Room 203 we will be having a guest speaker. Battalion Chief Tony Howard will be giving a presentation on CalFire, how to apply for the seasonal positions, offering tips on getting hired and answering general questions.
Batmale Hall Room 203 we will be having a guest speaker. Battalion Chief Tony Howard will be giving a presentation on CalFire, how to apply for the seasonal positions, offering tips on getting hired and answering general questions.
Movie Night
Saturday, December 18th, 2010 7:30 PM (at Lorena's house)
We will be watching The Towering Inferno (1974) while enjoying homemade carnitas!!! yummm....
"ONE TINY SPARK BECOMES A NIGHT OF BLAZING SUSPENSE"
Filmed partially in San Francisco, and including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire and O.J. Simpson
We will be watching The Towering Inferno (1974) while enjoying homemade carnitas!!! yummm....
"ONE TINY SPARK BECOMES A NIGHT OF BLAZING SUSPENSE"
Filmed partially in San Francisco, and including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire and O.J. Simpson
Fieldtrip! ~ SFFD Station Visit
Friday May 14th 2010 2:00 PM = Station Visit to Station #12 with Engine and Truck
1145 Stanyan Street at Grattan Street San Francisco
Join us for a station tour, and an engine compartment overview, along with some tool demonstrations as well as a question and answer opportunity with San Francisco firefighters!
1145 Stanyan Street at Grattan Street San Francisco
Join us for a station tour, and an engine compartment overview, along with some tool demonstrations as well as a question and answer opportunity with San Francisco firefighters!