Appeal of International Conference

Here is the final document of the joint work of Commission " Women in fire and Rescue service " and " International Conference for Women Volunteer Firefighters", which took place in Tokyo, 28.09-1.10. This document is very important for all the firefighting community .

Appeal of International Conference for Women Volunteer Firefighters

September 29, 2014

1. In responding to various natural disasters and terrorism etc., of course including fires, women in the fire services shall play an even more active part in order to protect families and secure their communities.

2. Women shall make good use of their characteristics by carrying on different kinds of tasks so as to enrich the firefighting activities.

3. In order to further develop women’s role in the fire services, all participating countries shall work together to improve an equal work environment.