Camp Phoenix graduates new class of inspired young women

Another 20 aspiring firefighters graduated from the Camp Phoenix program last weekend. The 2nd Annual Camp, hosted by the County of Brant Fire Department, provides a free four-day immersive experience for young women who wish to pursue a career in firefighting. Congratulations to this year’s graduates: Platoon A – Cailyn Charlton, Hannah Russell, Rachel Dilabbio, Shae Thompson and Summer Anderson. Platoon B – Catherine Burroughs, Emily Panagos-Reibl, Emma Reid, Holly Macintyre and Lara Kennedy-Morel. Platoon C –Abbey Cowan, Adelaide Schiedel, Claire Cronkwright, Kali Yearwood and Ryley Sliwa. Platoon D – Ciara Ficzere, Leyana Cowling, Madeline Pedley, Mahagany Johnson and Sophia Gardiner. Special thank-you to Leaders in Training (aka graduates from 2022) Alicia Giedronowicz, Kyla Bol, Bethany Randall and Naren Parker. Photos courtesy of Steve Howes

This year’s camp, returning to the Cainsville Fire Station, took place from July 12-16th . Participants concluded the experience with the PhoenixFit Challenge which divided the girls into four Platoons, where they worked collaboratively to finish the courses.