WAFA Inc. @WAFA_Comms
Welcome to the official Twitter of Women and Firefighting Australasia Inc, to support, promote & celebrate women in emergency services. Strictly non-industrial. wafa.asn.au Australasia Joined August 2015-
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Join us for a workshop with Jona Olsson click here for details: facebook.com/share/p/goHrKk…
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Jan has been an immense advocate for WFS, and we are appalled by the shocking treatment she has been subjected to. This interview highlights her resilience and bravery to prevent this from happening to others.
EXCL: Fire service bosses in Shropshire talked about wanting to 'kill' and harm female colleagues. Leaked messages we’ve obtained refer to women as “lazy cow”, “feckin bint” and “useless”. “I could still kill her buddy”, said the Chief about one woman. itv.com/news/2024-04-2…
WAFA x Fire & Rescue NSW Recruitment Familiarisation Sessions are back! Book your place now! 🔥 🚒 👩🏼🚒 wafa.asn.au/hot-right-now
So good to see 👏
When Charmaine joined NSW Fire and Rescue in 2021, she was the only woman on her brigade. Now, three of the brigade's seven members are women, with more expected to sign on. ab.co/3vun3vn
WAFA Agm change of board and vacancies: 📸 Look at this post on Facebook facebook.com/share/p/9LEsow…
November 23 newsletter is out now! Includes conferences wrap links and Agm info! wafa.asn.au/hot-right-now
Thanks to Kathryn Taylor from @WellbeingOz for her powerful presentation on providing practical strategies to manage career transitions (while reminding us that leadership is not attached to your job title). #wafa23
FRNSW panel Women in Fire and Emergency Leadership at #wafa23 captivating a capacity audience.
How beautiful is Brisbane! #wafa23 kicks off this Tuesday colocated with @AFACnews at the Brisbane convention and exhibition centre #afac23 #bushfire #Australia
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