16 Jalisco and Nayarit IFTA Sponsored Bomberas

Congratulations to the Bomberas that successfully attended the all-female fire fighter symposium in Querétaro, Mexico. The International Fire Fighter Training Association proudly sponsored 16 female participants. The IFTA 2026 Scholarship was awarded to 16 female firefighters from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Nayarit State Civil Protection/Fire Department and Riviera, Nayarit Volunteer Firefighters.

The Bomberas trained with the U.S. FEMA Task Force 5 Rescue Task Force Team instructors specializing in:   

• Low Angle Technical Rescue Rope Rescue
• Propane Firefighting Emergences 
• Vehicle Extrication

As well as many instructors from various municipalities within Mexico.  The scholarship included transportation to and from the symposium, tuition, accommodations, and donated much needed equipment and supplies. They enjoyed a welcome dinner and 4 days of uniting with other female fire fighters.