Media Advisory: San José Fire Department to Host Sixth Annual Women’s+ Boot Camp

Free half-day boot camp to introduce women to careers in the fire service

Post Date:05/14/2025 1:00 PM
Media Contact
Jake Pisani, Public Information Manager, San José Fire Department
408-398-9228; Jacob.Pisani@sanjoseca.gov

Advisory Detail
 What: San José Fire Department (SJFD) Women’s+ Boot Camp
 When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SJFD invites media to attend for b-roll of the workout and interviews with Boot Camp staff from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
 Where: San José Fire Department Training Center
1591 Senter Rd., San José, CA 95112
 Background: The San José Fire Department is excited to host its sixth annual Women’s+ Boot Camp. 

The Women’s+ Boot Camp provides an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about a career in the fire service. The event will consist of a challenging circuit training workout, hands-on demonstrations with firefighting tools and equipment, and a Q&A session with the women of SJFD.

This free event held at the new SJFD Training Center is open to 100 adult (18+) participants, including non-binary, gender non-conforming, and trans women community members. While all 100 spaces have already been filled, a waitlist is available.

For a video recap of last year’s Women’s+ Boot Camp, visit https://youtu.be/Rr-uZvCDAmM?si=nHrYsja1fouiRx_T.
 RSVP: Media interested in covering the Women’s+ Boot Camp should RSVP with SJFD Public Information Manager Jake Pisani at jacob.pisani@sanjoseca.gov by Friday, May 16 at 5 p.m.

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