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

0 Days
9 Hours
59 Minutes
59 Seconds

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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We are starting to fill the folders, and all categories need submissions.

Current categories include:
- FD Articles pertaining to women in the fire service
- Fire House Recipes
- Fitness
- Girls' Empowerment Camp Templates
- Health (Aging, Cancer, Sleep)
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- Mental Health
- Needs and Retention
- Sexual Harassment / Discrimination

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