Are you a woman with an interest in working for East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service?

If so, East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will be hosting an inspiring seminar to discuss the variety of career opportunities available to women within the Service.

A number of representatives, both female and male, representing the very many different areas of work within the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will be on hand to share their own views and experiences of what it's like for a woman working in the Service.

The morning will cover topics such as:

• Life through the eyes of a female firefighter
• Managing a family while working in the Service
• Specialist roles within the Service

The event will also provide opportunities to discuss th e issues covered through Question & Answer sessions and networking opportunities.

Gwyneth Wint, of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service's Positive Action Team, said: "We hope that by attending the event, women will feel empowered to make a real contribution in the Fire & Rescue Service.

We want to show that women can serve the people of East Sussex and become positive role models for generations to come, whilst also giving women the confidence to say 'It's great to be a woman in the fire service'."

Cheryl Rolph, Assistant Chief Officer added "As well as the role of a firefighter, there are many other career opportunities available at East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, and we would encourage girls and women to come along and find out what your Fire & Rescue Service has to offer in the way of exciting and interesting opportunities."

The seminar will take place at the Azur complex on Marina in St Leonards on Sea from 9:30am-12:30pm. If you would like more information or are interested in attending, please call 01323 462828 or email womensevent@esfrs.org

Alternatively, please arrive promptly at 9:30am for registration on the day, Saturday 23rd May 2009.

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