by Firefighter Wife | Jun 6, 2023 | Behavioral Health, Difficult Calls, Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday
ANOTHER. BAD. CALL. Unfortunately, we don’t always know when our firefighters have had a bad call. Sometimes they fly right under the radar, getting hidden in a compartment somewhere they didn’t even know they had. Our husbands are almost constantly exposed to...
by Firefighter Wife | Apr 26, 2023 | Communication, Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
As fire wives we must understand this : Our husbands are exposed to trauma everyday. Sometimes, it isn’t one large traumatic event that can take a mental toll on your spouse, it’s the constant and continual exposure to these so-called ‘minor’ traumas...
by Jessie - | Nov 19, 2020 | Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Fire Family Life, Holidays, Kids and Family
The Fire Community is no stranger to disappointing holidays. We’ve all had to learn to adapt to scheduling conflicts, unexpected changes and spouses/families being alone on some of the most special days of the year. We have to get creative and create new traditions...
by Jessie - | Mar 19, 2020 | Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Fire Family Life
Dear Fire Wife Sisters, What crazy times we are facing. But some of you are no stranger to this. Our firefighters are “first in” on many contagious situations. And for some of you, this is a first. Maybe you are a new fire family or simply haven’t...
by Jessie - | Mar 19, 2020 | Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Fire Family Life
WHY IS COVID-19 DIFFERENT THAN INFLUENZA AND WHY IS SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPORTANT? Some thoughts / tips to understand facts and see how I’m handling this as a mom, fire family and business owner: NUMBERS AND MATH DON’T LIE I say this to my kids and...
by Jessie - | Jan 13, 2020 | Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage, Guest Posts, Marriage Wisdom
This Guest Post is brought to you by Rachel Mellencamp. (Twitter: @rachelmcamp and IG: @rachelmellencamp) She been married for 3 years to her Firefighter. She says she is still figuring it out. (Aren’t we all 😉 ) She also has a passion for firefighters and their...
