“A firefighter faces many challenges: physical and mental health risks, dangerous working conditions, and the constant need to adapt to new technologies. But for a female firefighter, the challenges can be even more complex…”
From enduring rigorous training to lifting heavy equipment like fire hoses and personal protective gear, we also carry the psychological weight of witnessing traumatic events, experiences that can lead to PTSD, anxiety, and depression…The reality of being a woman in this profession, especially in operations, is far from easy. I’ve been judged, laughed at, and even had my capabilities questioned simply because I’m a woman.”
A WITCH FIREFIGHTER, a digital story by FO1 Christia Mae N Aller. Digital Storytelling Workshop with Aurelia L Castro, 1-3 July 2025. (Hybrid Learning Approach (Google Meet/STI Las Piñas Campus/Alabang-Zaporte/Pamplona Tres))