A Firefighter's Entire Routine, from Prepping Equipment to Saving Lives | Allure

"The most rewarding part of my job is being able to help the public." Fire Captain Maria "Peggy" Diaz shares her entire routine—including her fitness and wellness practices while pulling a 24 hour shift at the firehouse. She explains how wearing very little skincare products helps protect her while wearing equipment and why getting regular acupuncture keeps her mentally and physically prepared. Peggy shares her experience as the first Latina hired as a city firefighter and the types of calls she has answered in her 20 years on the job. She also takes us on a firehouse grocery run with a coworker as well as gives us a peek inside the garage gym where her and other firefighters workout together.

*All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors or contributors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.

Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner
Jergen Cherry Blossom Lotion
Fenty Beauty Primer
Youngblood Concealer
Neutrogena Pressed Powder
CoverGirl Blush in Soft Mink
NYX Lip Liner
L’Oreal Paris Lipstick in Cinnamon Toast


ABOUT ALLURE
The best daily makeup tips, skin-care advice, hair tutorials, product reviews, and videos from beauty experts.

A Firefighter's Entire Routine, from Prepping Equipment to Saving Lives | Allure

[felicitymoorcross]

Obsessed with all the beautiful strong women that this series highlights! Go Maria!!

[sdavis]

Right on Maria. I worked for a large department in Colorado as a firefighter paramedic. I loved the job but my department was not very diverse. I was the only black female. We worked a 48-72 schedule also. I am now medically retired but I do miss it. I personally know how demanding the job is. You go capt.! Love this series. 👍🏽

[brookerobb]

Maria is so awesome I love that she grooms dogs on the side, I'm an EMT and my side job is teaching crochet lol. I love that we both have creative side hussles to destress haha

[cqc]

I love this video so much. Maria is so inspiring - a powerful, beautiful woman.

[pg]

i love this series, please never stop making these types of videos !

[andreatorres]

What an impressive woman! She’s a real life hero

[bethanymott]

I love getting to see strong woman being recognized! my sister is a EMT and firefighter so I see firsthand how hard the job is. Maria is a beautiful woman and a true hero!

[ohudee]

girl I’ve been watching Chicago fire for years and I’m so beyond happy to see a routine for real female fire fighter so proud 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[elletkd]

As a female co-responder in Colorado, I am so grateful to see more female first responders 💜

[ThatWeirdoRightThere]

Always love seeing female Fire Captains. The firefighting profession is still so male dominated and it really inspires me to see a woman in charge. That’s my goal to be a fire captain 👩🏾‍✈️

[justSunny]

That's what I call a tough but loving woman.

[deborahalois]

There’s something so wholesome about this woman 🥰 Love her! So inspiring ❤️

[eg-bo]

Wow, she is amazing. I started to tear up when she mentioned the little girls who look up to her. She also looks so young - I thought her son was her partner! Love this series.

[alexakearney]

So beautiful. I teared up when she said the little girls admire her. I’m sure they do ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[peytonsplace]

Ok so this woman is a force of nature. A real life Superwoman. 🔥

[courtneywilliams]

She is AMAZING! Literally teary eyed watching her and all her fabulousness <3

[cleon]

Bless and protect our firefighters!! I loved to see her routine what a brave woman ☺️☺️

[mook_butt]

Those 5.11 pants are honestly the best. They last for ages and are so comfortable. Well worth the cost.

[christineb]

HFD is the best- we are so lucky to have y'all!

[kristenmorrison]

I love this! I am currently studying Firefighter science after going to university for a total different degree and it’s great to see a strong, lovely, beautiful woman who is in a male dominated field who ALSO enjoys looking feminine off the job. I love the two worlds and I’m glad there is someone out there who is representing a woman like this. Also love your curls!