Women's Wellness Workshop 2026
Join the Women’s Fire Alliance and the LAFD Foundation for a day of wellness exclusively designed for women in fire service.
Join us for a rejuvenating Women's Wellness Workshop at the Annenberg Community Beach House! Take a break from your busy schedule and prioritize your well-being.
Topics of discussion will include how to avoid burnout, nutrition, mental health, and balance hormones at all ages. A formal agenda will be announced as we get closer to the event.
Enjoy the chance to connect with women in fire service from all over Southern California, surrounded by the beautiful beach scenery.
Breakfast, Lunch, and self-care bags will be provided to all attendees!
8:00 am - breakfast // 9:00 am - program begins
Early Bird Tickets: Sign up before 2/10 - $15
Regular Ticket Price: Sign up before 2/24 - $20
Last Call Ticket Price: after 2/25 - $25
Women in the Fire Service Click to purchase a ticket - This workshop is for full-time career firefighters including seasonal wildland firefighters, lifeguards, inspectors, investigators, fire department ambulance operators, and admin working for a fire department.
Mentee Applications - For all other interested applicants, the WFA will accept applications for 10 people to attend the event as mentees in our mentorship program. MENTEES Please Click HERE to apply for a spot.
Women's Wellness Workshop 2026
Our Mission
The Women’s Fire Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and empowerment of women in all aspects of the fire service by promoting an equitable work environment.
Currently mentoring hundreds of women entering and already in the fire service, and growing on a daily basis!
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The Women’s Fire Alliance Executive Board consists of women of various departments and ranks.
All board members work on a volunteer basis.
Sara Rathbun
Co-Chair
Acting Assistant Chief
Los Angeles County
Fire Department
Andrea Binley
Co-Chair
Captain / Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
Tamara Chick
WFA Vice Chair
Captain II (Retired)
Jamie Ellazar
WFA Secretary
Captain / Assistant Fire Marshal
UCLA Fire
Melissa Hillis
WFA Treasurer
Captain
Beverly Hills Fire Department
Executive Board
The Women’s Fire Alliance Board of Directors consists of women and men of various departments, and ranks.
All board members work on a volunteer basis.
Cinnamon Basco
Fire Engineer
(Retired)
Stephanie Benjamin
Emergency Management Specialist/ EMT Health & Skills Educator
Dennis Garrett
Captain
Long Beach Fire Department
Melissa Kelley
Firefighter / Paramedic
(Retired)
Danielle McMillon
Marine Battalion Chief
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Nicole Pesqueira
Fire Marshal
El Segundo Fire Department
Board of Directors
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