Empowering Women to Explore Firefighting
Join Us for a Hands-On Opportunity to Explore Volunteer, Paid On-Call, and Full-Time Firefighting Near You May 2, 2026!
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Join Us for a Hands-On Opportunity to Explore Volunteer, Paid On-Call, and Full-Time Firefighting Near You May 2, 2026!
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Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota is a collaborative event that focuses on creating opportunities for women to engage with the fire service and explore their potential as firefighters and first responders in all regions of Minnesota.
Registration is NOW OPEN - sign up for an event location nearest to you!
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Currently, only 9% of firefighters nationwide are women, making them an underrepresented and underutilized group in the fire service. Minnesota fire departments are working together to change that by encouraging more women to explore firefighting as a way to help fill critical openings in departments across the state.

With many departments across the state facing staffing shortages, there's a critical need to fill open positions. This is a unique opportunity to experience the diverse duties and challenges of the fire service in a supportive, hands-on, and welcoming environment. Whether you're curious or serious about joining, come see what it's all about.

More than 90% of firefighters in Minnesota are paid on-call or volunteer—and most have full-time jobs outside the fire service. They serve their communities in their free time, responding to emergencies like medical calls, fires, and accidents.
Whether you're considering a career in firefighting or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this event is for you.

This is a powerful way to serve your community, build lasting relationships, and make an impact. Whether you’re curious about the fire service or looking for a new way to get involved, this event is a great opportunity to explore what it means to step up and help others. Come unite with us on May 2 at a Women Explore Fire Day event near you to see if this meaningful calling is right for you.
East Metro Training Facility
1881 Century Ave. N, Maplewood, MN
Bemidji Training Grounds
318 5th St NW Bemidji, MN 56601
Hibbing HQ Station
2320 Brooklyn Dr. Hibbing, MN 55746
Detroit Lakes Fire Department
417 Main St W Detriot Lakes, MN 56501
Crosslake Fire Department
37028 CR-66, Crosslake, MN 56442
St. Cloud Station 2
727 Anderson Ave, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Isanti Fair Grounds
3101 Highway 95 NE, Cambridge, MN 55008
SBM (Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View) Station 3
11920 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Merrit Center
1001 Erie Rd. Marshal, MN 56258
Hutchinson Armory
1200 Adams St. SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Owatonna Fire Station
107 W. Main St, Owatonna, MN 55060
Merrit Center
1001 Erie Rd. Marshal, MN 56258
Mankato Fire Station 1
710 S. Front St. Mankato, MN 56001
Olmstead Public Training Center
1550 50th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
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