Project Blaze

Are you a female identifying high-school student in the City of Richmond Hill? Join us for a three day, fully involved fire service experience! Find out how your skills and interests can propel you in to an exciting career in:

• Fire Suppression (Firefighting)
• Communications (911 Dispatch)
• Investigations and Inspections
• Public Education
• Administration
• Mechanical

Project Blaze 2024 returns August 23 - 25, 2024!!

Requirements and Conditions:

In order to participate in Project Blaze applicants must:

• Identify as female and be enrolled in Grades 10-12 at a Richmond Hill High School for the Fall 2024 semester or be a resident of the City of Richmond Hill attending Grades 10-12 at a high school in a neighbouring municipality.
• Possess a valid provincial health card prior to the first day of Project Blaze.
• Be in good physical condition and have a positive attitude.
• Be able to supply your own CSA safety footwear (all other personal protective equipment will be supplied to the participants).
• Be able to provide your own transportation to and from Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters located at 1200 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill.
• Submit your registration before the deadline.
• Be committed to attend all Project Blaze activities for the full duration of the program.

For more information, please contact Public Educator Shelby Rowland or Public Education Officer Shanyn Godward.

Registration has now closed. Thank you to all applicants!