CAL FIRE’s free Firefighter camp for young women ages 16 – 18. This five day experience will be held in June of 2023 at two locations: Shasta and San Luis Obispo.
2023 Applications now being accepted!
The mission of Camp Cinder is to provide young women a safe, dynamic, interactive and challenging environment to gain strength, knowledge, and confidence in their ability to excel in the profession of firefighting and beyond. Upon completing the camp, young women will leave with a sense of empowerment and the confidence that they can succeed in any career they choose.
The Camp Cinder Experience
Each camp includes 5 days and 4 nights of hands-on fire fighting action.
Campers will get to experience a wide range of exciting fire fighting experiences including vehicle extrication and rescue, ropes and knots, water rescue, hose movement and hose lays, ladders, helicopter operations, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses and Personal Protective Equipment, wildland line cutting, leadership skills, and teamwork exercises.
All necessary equipment will be provided for the campers free of charge.
Two Locations
- Camp Cinder Shasta will be held June 19-23 at the Shasta College dorms. Applications must be submitted by 1/31/23. Contact Katie Mason (530) 356-3178 for more information. Apply for Camp Cinder Shasta
- Camp Cinder San Luis Obispo will be held June 26-30 at the Cal Poly Campus. Applications must be submitted by 1/31/23. Contact Eva Grady (805) 242-1510 for more information. Apply for Camp Cinder San Luis Obispo