Fayetteville Fire hosts women in fire service recruitment event
By Staff Report, posted Jun 22, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com
The Fayetteville Fire Department will host its sixth Annual Women in Fire Service Day recruiting event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for women interested in joining the fire service or learning more about becoming a firefighter.
The event will take place at the Fayetteville Fire Training Facility, 3065 Radar Rd.
Women in Fire Service Day provides a unique opportunity for women to get hands-on experience completing required physical ability drills, hone interview skills and talk with women currently serving as firefighters about their experiences with the Fayetteville Fire Department.
“A career in the fire service is open to anyone with the passion to serve, learn and grow,” said Recruitment Captain Stephen Shakeshaft in a press release. “This event gives women who are interested in the profession an opportunity to hear directly from female firefighters about their experiences, ask questions and learn about the training, support and career opportunities available within the fire service. We hope it inspires more women to see themselves in this rewarding career.”
Lunch will be provided for all participants.
To register for Women in Fire Day, contact Captain Shakeshaft, FFD Recruitment Officer, at 910-676-1716 or StephenShakeshaft@FayettevilleNC.gov. Registration is open until all spots are filled, as space is limited.
The Fayetteville Fire Department has received a Class One rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), the highest rating awarded. The Fire Department is also internationally accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). The Department is one of only 128 fire departments worldwide to hold both distinctions: an ISO Class One rating and CPSE accreditation.
Other benefits of working with the Fire Department include:
- Fully paid Fire Training Academy.
- Nationally recognized certifications and credentialing.
- Educational incentives for firefighters who pursue associate or bachelor’s degrees.
- Regional Fire Training Facility for continued education and professional development.
- A defined career development plan allowing firefighters to pursue specialty training in Hazardous Materials, Urban Search and Rescue, Fire Investigation or Community Risk Reduction. Each track provides step-plan pay increases for time in service and training.
- Multiple specialty programs and divisions, including Drone Operations, Strategic Planning and Emergency Preparedness, Logistics and many more.
For more information about these and other positions available with the City of Fayetteville, visit FayettevilleNC.gov/Jobs.
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