Fire Escape

Fire Escape

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. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Fire Escape ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app. Hosted by Anna Sussman from Snap Studios at KQED. Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.

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November 6, 2024 3 mins

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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 ...

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How did Amika Mota go from a midwife and mother of three to a prisoner inside one of the largest women's prisons on Earth?


Handcuffed to a hospital bed, awaiting trial, Amika tries to come to grips with ...

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