09/15/2025
This past weekend I had the honor of attending the first-ever Orange County Fire Department’s Ignite Girls Fire Camp—a powerful, hands-on event designed to inspire and empower the next generation of female firefighters.
The camp gave young women the opportunity to step into the boots of a firefighter and experience everything from CPR, victim search & rescue, aerial rescue with the ladder truck, hose management & fire attack, hazmat leak mitigation, fire extinguisher operation, and so much more.
It was incredible to see the fire department’s training center in action, but even more inspiring to watch these young women step up, learn, and lead with courage.
I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to serve as a mentor and support a group of future female leaders who are breaking barriers and blazing trails. 🚒🔥💪
A big thank you to Chief Kimberly Buffkin, MA for making this incredible event happen and creating such an empowering space for young women.
At , we believe growth happens when people are challenged, supported, and given the tools to thrive—this weekend was a powerful reminder of that in action.
Here’s to more programs like this that open doors and show what’s possible.