Thank you to Albury High School for their thoughtful write-up on the recent Girls on Fire camp.
Here it is in their own words for the Albury High Careers website.
Posted on: 10 April, 2025
A Day of Action, Teamwork, and Future-Focused Learning
In a powerful display of courage, teamwork and hands-on learning, students from Albury High School took part in the inspiring Girls on Fire program — a nationally recognised initiative that empowers young women through emergency services training and career exploration.
Held in partnership with PCYC Albury, Thurgoona Rural Fire Service, Albury Rescue Squad, and the NAB Foundation, the event gave participants an authentic taste of life on the frontline of community service.
Morning at PCYC – Challenge Accepted!
The morning sessions at PCYC Albury were fast-paced and team-oriented. Students were divided into small groups and faced a series of physical and practical challenges designed to test their communication, coordination, and resilience:
The combination of physical challenge and skill development set the stage for an action-packed afternoon of advanced emergency services training.
Afternoon at Thurgoona RFS – Four Dynamic Workstations
In the afternoon, students travelled to the Thurgoona Rural Fire Service, where they rotated through four expertly led workstations, each offering a deep dive into frontline emergency operations:
“We believe every young person has a spark within”
The Girls on Fire program lives by this message — and the Albury High students proved it. From problem-solving in PPE to extinguishing live flames, these young women embraced every challenge, demonstrated resilience, and left inspired by the possibilities of a career in emergency services.
A heartfelt thank you to all those who made this day possible — especially the PCYC Albury team. Girls on Fire organisers- Mel and Bronnie, NSW RFS Thurgoona, Albury Rescue Squad, the NAB Foundation, and our dedicated mentors and emergency service professionals.
This event lit a spark in every participant — a spark of courage, community, and a future filled with possibility.
Isn't that great?
We'd also like to thank The Border Mail for their article, Female students embrace firefighting at Girls on Fire in Albury. We also appreciate Channel 7 Border News for covering the camp and helping share the story of how young people are getting hands-on experience in emergency services.
It's great to see local media recognising the value of programs that build confidence, skills, and community connection.
Looking for a fun life skills activity for your school? Check out this Case Study of the Life Ready Program with Girls on Fire at NBSC Freshwater Senior Campus.
Girls on Fire is hiring! We're looking for facilitators, wellbeing officers, and admin support to join us in empowering young people through fire camps.
Girls on Fire Vocational Pathways Program at Week Five and sharing all the fun of learning from Cultural Advisor PJ, and with FRNSW, NPWS, SES, and more.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. Girls on Fire pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
