maria muÑoz is pleased about the new quota.ew high-ranking women in the department, and heads a team of men in the command center. >> teamwork is key to this job. the more diverse we are, the more efficiently we will handle emergencies. that's scientifically proven. every call-out is different, so we'll benefit from having people with a variety of talents. there's strength in diversity. >> but the quota has ignited debate in the department. many male firefighters say that entry requirements for men and women should be the same. they say that's what equality means. eugenio zambrano of the civil servants' union believes the quota overshoots its goal. >> society should approach this more intelligently and look for talented people, whether they're men or women. we need to change our way of thinking i need a good doctor, and it doesn't matter if they're a man or a woman. i need good firefighters, whether male or female. our government administrators need to focus on ability and skills that's what our society needs. >> it's a hot top