Bleeding Through the Turnouts: Women, Firefighting, and the 28-Day Reality

What if the most dangerous thing women in shift work face isn’t the fire—but ignoring their biology to survive the job? This episode rips the curtain back on periods, power, and the quiet cost of “just pushing through” in male-dominated professions. In this raw, deeply human conversation, women in the fire service unpack what it really means to work, train, and lead while cycling in a system built on a 24-hour male body clock. From bleeding through turnout gear to miscarriages on duty, this episode blends physiology, personal truth, and practical tools to help women reclaim operational readiness without sacrificing their health.