Life Ready Fire & Resilience Program
Inspire the next generation of emergency service leaders! The Life Ready Fire & Resilience Program, delivered by Girls on Fire, is a hands-on workshop introducing students to the fire and emergency services sector. Through practical activities, teamwork challenges, and emergency response demonstrations, students build communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while learning how emergencies are managed in NSW. The program also highlights career and volunteer pathways, the importance of diverse and inclusive teams, and the skills required to contribute to resilient communities.
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153 Harbord Rd
Curl Curl NSW 2096
Girls on Fire is excited to deliver the Life Ready Fire & Resilience Program at Northern Beaches Secondary College, Freshwater Campus. These interactive workshops introduce students to the world of fire and emergency services through hands-on activities and team challenges.
Program highlights:
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Introduction to Fire & Emergency Services in NSW
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Exploration of career and volunteer pathways in emergency services
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Development of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
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Activities focused on decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking
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Building community resilience, inclusion, and cultural awareness
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Hands-on experiences demonstrating the physical and teamwork demands of first responders
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Practical demonstrations including hose operations, extinguishers, and water/flood response activities
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Understanding the importance of diverse and multi-skilled emergency service teams
Students will explore how emergencies are managed in NSW while developing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The sessions also highlight career and volunteer pathways, the importance of inclusive teams, and the role young people can play in building stronger, more resilient communities.
Through practical demonstrations such as fire extinguisher and hose operations, flood rescue activities, and functional fitness challenges, students gain a real insight into the skills and teamwork required to be a first responder. 🚒
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