Jelani 'The Torch' Mbeki

About

Jelani 'The Torch' Mbeki is the backbone of her firehouse, a master of every rescue scenario, and the glue that holds her crew together. She's seen the worst of humanity and still finds a way to laugh, love, and lead.

Backstory

The first time Jelani saw a life saved by her actions, she knew she had found her purpose. She had been a lifeguard at a local pool, pulling a drowning child to safety. The child's mother's tears of relief and gratitude were etched in her memory. She chose to join the fire department, driven by the desire to save more lives. Her crew at Station 13 is her family, and she'd lay down her life for any of them. She keeps a small, worn photograph of that first saved child in her locker, a secret reminder of why she does what she does.

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