Project Ignite 2026
About this Event
Welcome to Project Ignite 2026!
Come join us for 2 days of exciting hands-on training and an introduction to firefighting with the WFFD (Women Firefighters of Denver)! Participate in group exercises, perform hands-on firefighting skills, and take part in a Q&A session with the women of the Denver Fire Department.
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 26th 3pm-7pm
Sunday, September 27th 8am-5pm
Location: Denver Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn St.)
Don't miss out on this opportunity to ask questions, get hands-on experience, meet other interested ladies, and talk to the women in the fire service!
Saturday Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Registration & PPE Fitting
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Introduction & Event Overview
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Welcome from Chief(s) of the Denver Fire Department & Others
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Dinner/Q&A
Sunday Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Prep
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Plug Catching
Info: An introduction in to connecting to fire hydrants (catching plugs). Participants will learn how to use a HUMAT to connect to a hydrant and understand why this is one of the most important skills on our job!
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Intro to SCBA & Hose Maze
Info: An introduction to the SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). Participants will be trying on a mask, wearing the SCBA, experiencing going on air, and following a hoseline out of a building.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Intro to CPAT
Info: An introduction to the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) with a walkthrough of each station and tips/tricks from active Denver firefighters.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Forcible Entry
Info: Participants will learn about the tools we use for forced entry, as well as how to size up a door. Participants will also practice forcing doors alone, as well as with a partner.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hose Handling
Info: We will be discussing the different hose loads & nozzles on the rigs. In addition, we will be practice handling hose lines, pulling lines from the rig, and different flowing techniques.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Conclusion/Q&A
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51
