I can’t blame it completely on the new station, but it’s not as convenient that’s for sure. For the last 4 years he’s been at the station 2 miles away. It’s single level and you could count on someone being in the computer room/office area to let you in. Also because everyone knows my car and me of course and many times I was dropping off food. lol
Now he’s at the headquarters station and the living quarters are upstairs. There’s no surprise stop by’s if he’s not there, unless I know who else is working that day. Then I can call or text them to come down and let me in, BUT WHO DOES THAT? 
arghh, this is going to be a major change for my family. It’s only around 6 miles from my house, but it’s just so different.
The shift started with him getting no sleep and then my being gone the full next day he was home. He was a sweetie and stayed up until I got home at 10:30 from the wrestling tournament just because he wanted to see me. He was up way too late considering he got no sleep and had to work again, but I can’t fault him for the thought! So glad he isn’t the kind of guy that will get embarrassed by my saying that. If he wasn’t the kind of guy that cared he wouldn’t be in this job lol
Then he was back to work today for the second day of the set. I’ve seen him for about 2 hours in over 80. This is weird, especially since he wasn’t out of town. I’ve had some random texts, but otherwise it’s been pretty busy for him. Whether it’s just getting adjusted to being there or calls I can’t be sure until I get more time with him. Typically you know if you’ve been having a text conversation and it goes one sided then they got calls 
Previously we would have been down at the station today to visit. But it’s weird he’s at the new station. He is used to that station and after hoboing so much the second year I know he doesn’t care. But the kids and I aren’t used to visiting him many other places. We’ve rarely visited him at the HQ, it’s so busy that I always leave stuff in his car for him. I guess this is the heart of the issue. “I” need to get comfortable with where he is at and do it quickly. He’s already fine with it. But truly, it was a jammy day for me and I didn’t want to leave the house. I’ll fess up to that.
Completely positive note?! If I visit during M-F then I can hang out and chat with my friend that works there too 
I think she expects a grande non-fat vanilla latte though lol
It’s going to be great that he is still on B shift and the people he’s working with. It’s just so very different and will take me some time to get used to. It wasn’t normal that we spent 4 years ‘as is’. I’m glad it did stay that way, though not all the reasons why it stayed that way. If it hadn’t stayed the same for so long I wouldn’t have the friends that I do, that change no matter what shift we are on.
I guess I’ll ask my readers…does it matter what shift you are on? I say it that way because YES, WE are in this together and WE are on a shift.
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I agree – it does impact the whole family, because the whole family has to adjust to the new shift.
I can completely relate to your post. My husband is at house – downtown, the Chief, Asst. Chief and one of the Deputy Chief are all upstairs as well as the ISO and another officer – I am forgetting his acronym at the moment. The first time I took the kids down there – J was doing dishes and the capt. of the truck answered the door. He was very nice, but it was a bit intimidating. The last time we came down – the ISO answered, as Jeff was running from upstairs (the Cubs are supposed to answer the door). When the ISO saw it was us, he gave Jeff a hard time – not only was he doing Jeff’s job, but he was responding to his guests. I laughed, Jeff turned red.
I will be meeting all of the guys on the Blue shift on Saturday, more than a quick intro as the head down to the weight room. I am looking forward to it, mainly because I don’t have to play Mommy while getting to know them.
I hope it is a smooth transition for you guys.
~Trina
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We may be facing shift changes and I am not excited about. There have already been a few moves, and it leaves me feeling uneasy as it is. I guess we just wait and see.
On Monday our shifts will change to and my husband will be on B shift and go to station 1 on the other side of town which is also a two story like yours. Our shifts are 24hr on and 24hr off for now. They are talking about putting then back to the shifts like your guys have. My husband’s been at the station right up the road for almost a year its been nice because my daughter and I could walk there to see him if we wanted to and after Monday we wont be able to which will be a bummer. So I know excatly how you feel Val. We’re used to it I’ve been with him for 10 years and his been a firefighter for 20 something years and they change the guys around all the time but I like when him closer to home that’s for sure:)
Wow Kimmy, that does sound very much like our story. Hubby was a volunteer previously at the station even closer, so his whole fire career has been within 2 miles. Except for all the hoboing he had to do a couple of years ago.
We’re supposed to bid every 2 years, but there were things that prevented it. So we’d never gone through changing stations. Two of our really good friends are on a different shift and that’s rough already and only a week in.
He’s really tired from this set. Good day for tv and nap
Good luck on the moves everyone!
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Hi Val – I just stumbled upon your blog today and it’s rather timely as my husband is getting ready for the first time in 10 years for a shift shakeup.
His setup is a bit different, in that there are 3 crews who cover 3 stations plus an out station, and they change buildings on a monthly rotation, but their shift is always the same people. He’s always been on “B” shift, and for the first time since his hiring, he’ll be on the “C” shift, and the guys on all shifts are being moved. We’re keeping some of the guys he’s been with for years, but others will be new to the shift, and that brings a lot of unknowns for me when it comes to organizing things with the crew and just as you say stopping by the station. I never used to do it if he wasn’t there, but over the past few years, I’ve gotten comfortable. Now, I won’t know half of the guys who are moving to his platoon so it’s just odd.
Sorry if that’s a lot of rambling, but I thought I’d jump in! Off to read some more.
Yeah, changing us out of OUR routine is just mean isn’t it? lol I know hubby is still getting used to it. They did some new boundaries as well so it’s just a little off for all of them. It’s been a pain to have to think of what shift is on in order to try and plan things with friends. But I guess we’ll get used to this too. I’m just hoping it doesn’t take too long to adjust.
Feel free to ramble, I don’t mind sharing the space!