by Firefighter Wife | Apr 20, 2018 | Communication, Community, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage, National Events
Here’s a long one….. are you ready? Are you going to FDIC? Is your firefighter? Do you even know what it is? At least here in the midwest, the buzz is loud about this event – the largest gathering of firefighters in the country drawing...
by Amanda Smith | Sep 10, 2015 | Community, Fire Family Life, LODD, National Events
As members of the firefighting community, or any community of first responders, a day like September 11 is bound to make us feel a little differently than the general public. We’ve often heard wives and family members express a feeling of fear;...
by Firefighter Wife | Sep 11, 2013 | Everyday, National Events, September11th
Our Fire Wife Community Gives….. We challenged everyone on this 12th anniversary of September 11th, to yes remember and honor, but to not get sucked into media hype but to get up and SERVE. The idea is popular as this is now a National Day of Service and entire...
by Firefighter Wife | Sep 8, 2013 | Community, Events, Fire Family Life, LODD, National Events
Just wanted to share a few of the stories from Fire Wives of 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs from this weekend. At least here in the midwest, it was another gorgeous, blue sky, perfect September day. The kind that always reminds us of September 11, 2001. Thanks to...
by Firefighter Wife | May 10, 2013 | Firefighter Marriage, Lori Mercer, National Events
I’ve missed the buzz of the excitement post FDIC, but honestly I was reeling from all the wonderful contacts and follow ups after the show. If I had to sum it up in a couple short words, it would be: No Glitter. All Heart. What’s up with the glitter? You...