> At a Glance
> – V’asiah Marie, 27, ignored family doubts that firefighting “isn’t for women” and now serves full-time in Florida
> – She pivoted from pre-med to EMT after her mom’s cancer diagnosis, then added fire training
> – Works 24-hour shifts every third day, gym trains five times weekly, and has 100K+ TikTok followers
> – Why it matters: Her story spotlights how women can thrive in male-dominated trades while staying authentically themselves
V’asiah Marie heard it all-relatives telling the 5-foot-6 Floridian she’d never hack it as a firefighter. Two years into the job, she’s proving them wrong every shift and inspiring 100,000+ followers online.
From Pre-Med to Firehouse
Marie loaded her high-school schedule with honors sciences, aiming for medical school. A year of caretaking for her mom through chemo and radiation made her rethink the long road to becoming a doctor.
She chose a faster path: EMT certification, then a year later tacked on fire training since the medical requirements overlapped.
Life on Shift
Her crew works 24 hours on, 48 hours off. A typical rotation looks like this:
- 8 a.m. arrival-gear check, house duties
- Mid-day workout plus station drills
- Evening downtime-meals together, maybe sleep
- 8 a.m. dismissal next morning
Marie hits the gym about five times a week on top of mandated training. “Everything that you imagine a 6-foot, 200-pound man can do, I can do,” she says, noting standards aren’t lowered for women.
Making the Station Home
Only woman on her crew, she claimed a bedroom and decorated with photos, rugs, and candle warmers to mask “guy” odors. The teasing is light-hand soaps and incense now just part of her brand.
TikTok Fame & Message
Marie’s account mixes firehouse reality with off-duty glam. Early follower comments-“I didn’t know I could do this”-pushed her to share more career content. She now uses the platform to show women they can “do both”: swing a halligan and apply false lashes.
Key Takeaways
- Doubts from family didn’t stop her from joining a male-dominated field
- 24-hour shifts and strict fitness standards are daily life
- Social media reach proves visibility can open doors for other women
- Personal touches in a shared workspace build camaraderie
Marie’s bottom line: if you want the job, train hard, ignore the noise, and claim your space-bedroom, firehouse, or internet included.
