City reminds women about fire fighting job opportunities

HONOLULU—The City and County of Honolulu has launched a recruitment initiative designed to increase awareness of fire fighting careers for women.

The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and the Department of Human Resources will hold a series of three “Can You Take the Heat?” workshops on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at the Charles H. Thurston Training Center at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Each session is free and expected to last approximately 90 minutes. Parking will be available at the rear of the building.

Topics will include the online application process, HFD career opportunities, and the firehouse culture from a woman’s perspective.

To register, visit www.honolulu.gov/hr between January 6 and 13, 2012. Registration is free and will close at 11:59 p.m. on January 13. Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register early to ensure a seat is available, as only the first 95 registrations will be accepted for each session. Only registered individuals will be allowed to attend the seminar.

The City will be accepting applications for Fire Fighter Recruit (FFR) in early 2012. Applications must be completed online during the recruitment period.