Blaze & Badge – Girls Inspired to Protect, Serve and Lead

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available in person   In Person

Registration is now open through March 21, 2026

Silhouette of a girl in front of red flames on a navy blue shield with Blaze & Badge Henrico County, VA text.

Blaze & Badge 2026 registration is now OPEN! 

This program is scheduled for June 15-18, 2026, at Richmond Raceway.

Please follow the registration link below to sign up by March 21, 2026. There are limited spots available.

REGISTRATION LINK

Blaze & Badge

This new opportunity for middle-school-aged-girls, provides firsthand experiences in what it takes to protect, lead and serve. Hosted by the Henrico County Division of Fire and Henrico County Police Division, this four-day event brings resources and experts in the fields of public safety to inspire young women for a potential career in public safety!

THE DETAILS

  • When: June 15-18, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Richmond Raceway (600 E. Laburnum Ave)
  • Who: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls (Henrico residents & non-residents)
    • Limited spots available

WHAT TO EXPECT

These young ladies will go through two days of fire activities and two days of police activities as part of this camp. This replaces the former successful “Girls on Fire” camp, hosted by the Division of Fire. The goal is to introduce more public safety activities to our young ladies!

HOW TO REGISTER

Registration opens to the public on March 1-21, 2026. Spots are limited, so please register here as soon as possible to secure a spot.

For questions about this program, please reach out to [email protected].

We’re excited to meet all the girls inspired to protect, serve and lead! 

For more information please contact either [email protected] or [email protected].

 

Participants in the Blaze & Badge program practicing teamwork and safety drills under Henrico Fire and Police guidance. June 12 through 18, 2026. Registration is March 1 - 21, 2026.

Fees

The program is free and made possible by the following sponsors:

  • Henrico Police Foundation
  • Henrico Firefighter Foundation
  • Richmond Raceway
  • Henrico Police Athletic League
  • The Grapevine Restaurant
  • Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods
  • MJ Heating & AC
  • Davidson Roofing Company