All your dreams can come true if you have the strength, courage, and opportunities to pursue them

  Our journey has only just begun. My mentee Cadet Ava Jaeckel (left) is pictured with Cadet Lana Kosila. They are enrolled in the Fall 2022 cohort at Fresno City College. I would like to provide opportunities for more women to serve in the fire service.

Firefighter Christine Wilson

  I have been a firefighter serving in various capacities for over 20 years. Female firefighters make up less than 3% of all fire service personnel in the Central Valley. I know firsthand the challenges of proving myself as a female in a male-dominated profession. Having a female mentor as a guide in the field is critical to achieving success. With the educational opportunity, I hope to continue inspiring, encouraging, and championing more women throughout their journey in the fire service. 

   Our mission is to team up and provide financial resources and enhanced opportunities for women wishing to attend the Central Valley fire academy.  

Wilson Foundation Scholarship Applicant 

2023 recipient