Just when you feel you've hit rock bottom, there's always that particular person there to hear you out
Balancing my part-time job, firefighting and being a single mother is quite the challenge. My day to day life is different all the time, but I love taking on a challenge but I couldn't do it alone. My kids understand and help me do my jobs right. I also couldn't do it without my immediate family support. Modeling is a hobby, and if I have the extra time and if my daughters could be a part of my photo shoots then yes I model. I also balance my jobs by requesting days off at my part-time job when I have shifts and trainings with the fire department.
What’s your day like as a firefighter?
The fire department always implements "family first", so with that in mind I set days aside just for that. When I tuck my girls in for bed, I listen to my pager and if it sets off I go with my team to check in on any 911 calls the department receives. However I do try to be home before they get up in the morning. The days are all different depending on school activities, scheduled photo shoots, shifts, trainings, 911 calls and work shifts.
What makes you proud?
All the individuals who saw and continue to see my daughters and me through make me proud. Just when you feel you've hit rock bottom, there's always that particular person there to hear you out and give you a push to watch you succeed. I'm proud of my family who did just that for us.
The fire department always implements "family first", so with that in mind I set days aside just for that. When I tuck my girls in for bed, I listen to my pager and if it sets off I go with my team to check in on any 911 calls the department receives. However I do try to be home before they get up in the morning. The days are all different depending on school activities, scheduled photo shoots, shifts, trainings, 911 calls and work shifts.
What makes you proud?
All the individuals who saw and continue to see my daughters and me through make me proud. Just when you feel you've hit rock bottom, there's always that particular person there to hear you out and give you a push to watch you succeed. I'm proud of my family who did just that for us.
Siow-Max at work. Besides firefighting, her other passion is her family.
SIOW-MAX: R. CAPTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
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