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Firefighter Camps for Girls in 2026

September 14, 2025 Leave a comment

By: Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer This post originally appeared back in 2020, so I know that it likely needs updating. If your firefighter camp for girls is listed, please make sure what’s here is still relevant. If your camp is not listed, please send me an email with a short description and the URL to [email protected]. So, the other ...

CampHERO Teaches Girls “Can Do”

July 2, 2014 4 Comments

Behavioral research shows that by the time they begin their school years, young girls and boys already have some pretty “defined” ideas of what men and women can or cannot do, especially regarding jobs.

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The Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA) membership includes fire service leaders, psychologists, and masters-level mental health clinicians (e.g., LCSW, LPC, MFT) who are committed to "building a bridge between professional psychology and the fire service.
Two primary elements of that "bridge" are (1) developing Culturally Competent Clinicians and (2) developing a true understanding of the 5 domains of psychology (Assessments, Intervention, Industrial/Organizational, Operations, and Consultation) and what how they can improve the mental and behavioral health of firefighters and EMS personnel.
It’s essential to practice self-care and check in with yourself regularly. Be aware of how you’re feeling, especially after difficult shifts. Don’t let symptoms of trauma or stress reach a dangerous level. Visit the FSPA website, www.firepsychology.org for more information, including how you can join the effort to "build the bridge!"