Fired Up for Firefighters

 As we step into the 2026–2028 administration under our guiding theme, “Leading with Heart. Serving with Purpose,” GFWC Florida President Terry Reese is proud to announce her President’s Project. Over the next two years, our federation will rally together to support students at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala.

Firefighters stand ready to run toward danger on someone’s hardest day. Yet their intensive 6-month certification program can cost between $10,000 and $13,000, a heavy financial burden that leaves many students juggling exhausting work schedules or taking on significant debt. Through this President’s Project, we aim to remove those financial barriers by funding student scholarships and providing essential safety equipment, including bunker gear.