Building the foundation
TCF3 Monthly Workout
Firefighter-specific functional training, mentorship, career guidance, and a community that helps you build confidence and clarity.
- Strength + endurance
- Mentorship + community
- Hiring-process Q&A
One community. One mission.
Prepare with purpose. Become undeniable.
Firefighter-led training, honest mentorship, and a strong community for women preparing to serve in the fire service.
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One community. Two training paths.
Meet yourself where you are. Train for what comes next.
Both paths share the same mission: prepare women to meet the physical and mental demands of the fire service.
Elevating your preparation
The Next Alarm: Phase 2
Structured, academy-style preparation for women ready to train with more intensity, accountability, and focus.
- Scenario-based workouts
- Accountability + structure
- Academy readiness
Our core values. Our foundation.
Credibility
Earn trust through hard work, knowledge, and showing up.
Community
Lift each other up and grow together.
Confidence
Build self-belief through preparation and progress.
Capability
Train with purpose for the demands ahead.
Big results. Real impact.
Preparation is changing outcomes.
In 2026, 17 of 21 women from TCF3 who took the St. Paul Fire Department entrance test passed—an 80% passing rate reported by the program.
Find your pathTCF3 participant results
Passing rate doubled12 of 30 women passed
17 of 21 TCF3 women passed
What is TCF3?
A recruiting platform for women, run by women.
The Mission of Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) is to provide a recruiting platform for women run by women. By using physical fitness as a tool, our goal is to connect with and prepare women in the Twin Cities who are exploring the option of becoming a firefighter.
Learn more about TCF3Your path starts here
Interest becomes readiness one step at a time.
You do not have to know everything—or already feel ready—to begin.
Explore
Learn what a career in the fire service demands—and what makes it rewarding.
Show up
Join a TCF3 workout, networking event, or information session in the Twin Cities.
Prepare
Build confidence, understand the physical test, and connect with trusted local trainers.
Move forward
Use the tools, relationships, and knowledge you gain to take the next career step.
Train together
Build strength. Learn the work. Find your people.
TCF3 workouts are a place to experience job-relevant physical demands in a supportive environment. Events are designed to help you learn, connect, and leave with a clearer sense of your next step.
Explore upcoming eventsWays to get involved
Start with the event that meets you where you are.
Firefighter fitness session
Train alongside women in the fire service and get familiar with job-specific movement and effort.
Get event updatesWomen in fire meetup
Ask honest questions, hear real experiences, and build relationships with women already doing the job.
Get event updatesApplication readiness Q&A
Understand the path from interest to application, testing, interviews, and academy preparation.
Get event updatesYou belong in the conversation
Curious about becoming a firefighter?
Bring your questions. Bring your goals. We will help you understand the path ahead.