Blazing the trail: Meet Captain Pek Hong Kun, a female marine firefighter

Captain Pek Hong Kun, 28, is the first and only female marine rota commander with the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Captain Pek Hong Kun, 28, is the first and only female marine rota commander with the Singapore Civil Defence Force.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Published
Mar 2, 2019, 1:45 pm SGT
Updated
Mar 2, 2019, 10:43 pm
ngmich@sph.com.sg

SINGAPORE - Don't let Captain Pek Hong Kun's petite frame fool you.

The 28-year-old female firefighter, who stands at 1.61m, undergoes the exact same scenario drills and physical training as her male counterparts.

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