Fire Escape

Amika Mota, a former midwife and incarcerated firefighter, shares her remarkable journey from nurturing life to facing the grim realities of prison. She vividly recounts the life-changing crash that altered her destiny and her emotional struggles inside one of the largest women's prisons. Amika highlights the duality of being a firefighter while serving time, confronting grief, and seeking redemption. Through her story, she emphasizes resilience and the transformative power of service, even behind bars.

Binge all episodes of Fire Escape early and ad-free right now by signing up for Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify or Amazon Music with your Prime Membership. Start your free trial by visiting www.wondery.com/links/fire-escape now.Amika Mota was a young mother, a midwife, and the daughter of a feminist icon. One night she caused a fatal crash that would separate her from her family and brand her as a criminal. Trapped inside prison, looking for any way out, she gets the call to join an all-female crew of incarcerated firefighters. When the alarm sounds, they drive out into the community on fire trucks as heroes – pulling bodies from crash scenes, saving lives and fighting fire. Every call brings her the chance to reclaim the world she lost.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.