When the sirens wail and the trucks pull out of the station, we usually focus on the flames. But behind the heavy gear and the flashing lights are men and women navigating a different kind of intensity, one that doesn’t always involve fire.
The life of a firefighter is a delicate balance of physical strength and mental resilience.
Journalist Faith Cheruiyot and cameraman Rodney David suited up to bring you a glimpse into a day in the life of a Trinidad and Tobago fire officer.