Registration Now Open for Brockville Fire Department’s Girls Firefighting Camp, “Belles & Ladders”!

Brockville – The Brockville Fire Department’s (BFD) new Girls Firefighting Camp, “Belles & Ladders” is now open for registration. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

It is set to take place this summer, from July 3rd to 5th in Brockville.

To register please visit: https://brockvillefire.ca/girls-firefighter-camp/

The first of its kind in Brockville, the camp is open to young women between the ages of 15-18 years old and is free of charge for participants.

Participants will have hands-on training in skills they’d face as firefighters. The goals of this camp are to inspire young women to consider a career in the fire service, but more importantly to be empowered, and to have the confidence to believe they can achieve any goal they set their minds to.

Back in February, Brockville Fire Chief Melanie Jones, the city’s first female fire chief approached the city council to help fund the first girl’s firefighter camp. Jones ran a similar camp while with the Kingston Fire & Rescue that continues to be held.

City councillors unanimously approved funding for the girl’s firefighter camp at this meeting. As well the YMCA of Eastern Ontario is also a major sponsor of this initiative.

They are also accepting additional sponsorships for the program. All money and in-kind donations will help provide the free 3-day experience for the participants regardless of social and economic status.

Sponsorship levels include:

FIRE CHIEF LEVEL – Building Resources for Camp Sustainability $2000.00

The Chief’s Level of sponsorship focuses on building a resource inventory of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and camp swag/giveaways (clothing, water bottles etc.), and also to create a reserve fund to subside future campers who may have financial barriers.

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF LEVEL – Day Lunch Sponsorship $1000.00

As a Day Lunch sponsor your donation will pay for the camp rehab supplies, snacks, and of course lunch for the participants and our hard-working volunteers. Volunteers will be assisting from Brockville and surrounding areas.

CAPTAIN LEVEL – Camper Day Sponsorship $500.00

At the Captain level of sponsorship, you will be subsidizing items such as camp t-shirts, bottles, and swag takeaways for each participant. Some of the funds may also be used to assist campers with any potential participation challenges.

FIREFIGHTER LEVEL – Personal Protection Equipment and Facilities Sponsorship $250.00

The Firefighter level sponsorship includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: helmets, coats/pants, gloves, and boots. As well as any potential facility/prop rentals for practical training evolutions.

As well any cash or in-kind donations that may not fall under the above criteria are also accepted. All and any sponsorships are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

If you are interested in sponsorship or have any questions/points of clarification, please contact Deputy Fire Chief Chris Paul.

Deputy Fire Chief Chris Paul

Brockville Fire Department – Station #2

360 Laurier Blvd.

Brockville, Ontario K6V 7J6

Work: 613-498-1261 ext:2502

Cell: 613-802-0237