- Kuwait Fire Force has welcomed its first cohort of female officers following the successful completion of a six-month training programme.
- The officers have been deployed across operational and support departments, including prevention, public relations, technical services and human resources.
- The milestone reflects Kuwait’s commitment to expanding women’s participation in fire and emergency services while strengthening community safety and civil protection.
The pioneering officers officially joined the KFF after successfully completing an intensive six-month training programme that combined military, physical and field exercises with academic studies to prepare them for operational, administrative and leadership roles.
Following graduation, the officers have been assigned to departments across the organisation based on their qualifications and operational requirements, including prevention, public relations, human resources, technical and administrative units.
The KFF said the appointments reflect its commitment to expanding opportunities for women within essential public service roles while strengthening the organisation’s capabilities.
The newly commissioned officers said they were motivated to join the force by a desire to serve the community and contribute to the humanitarian mission of protecting lives, property and the environment. They described the training programme as physically demanding but transformative, helping to develop resilience, discipline, teamwork and leadership skills.
Lieutenant Luluah Al-Jiran said becoming a firefighter had been a lifelong ambition inspired by the Kuwait Fire Force’s mission to safeguard lives. She credited her family’s support, particularly her father’s encouragement, with helping her pursue a career in the fire service and encouraged other young women to consider joining the profession.
Lieutenant Ritaj Baqer said the training programme had strengthened her confidence and sense of responsibility while reinforcing the importance of teamwork and discipline.
Lieutenant Lujain Al-Roumi added that the programme had prepared female officers to undertake both operational and administrative responsibilities, demonstrating that with the right training and determination, women can make a valuable contribution to civil protection and emergency response.
Among the first intake is Lieutenant Fajr Al-Rashidi, the first woman to be appointed to the KFF’s Public Relations and Media Department. She highlighted the important role female officers can play in public fire safety education, particularly when engaging with women and children through schools, shopping centres and community outreach initiatives.
Lieutenant Retaj Al-Qattan described the graduation of the first female officers as evidence of Kuwait’s commitment to empowering women and making greater use of national talent across critical public service sectors.
Although serving in a range of specialist departments, the officers share a common mission of protecting lives and property through professionalism, discipline and operational readiness.
