by Jessie - | Jul 11, 2021 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
Do you have a plan about how and when you contact your firefighter? We often get the question, “I have a problem (insert a long list of possible issues from mild to important ), should I call my firefighter, or wait until he gets off duty?” ...
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 Firefighter Wife | Jun 4, 2020 | Everyday
This article is a call for accountability to solve a root cause as to why violence happens by first responders. We live in a world where I need to add that disclaimer. Let’s get on with the important work. This is a marathon, not a sprint and a healthier...
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 17, 2020 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
This Guest Post is from Courtney Murrell of fromtheashesiamreal.com. This post hit home with me, and maybe you’ll relate some too. It’s great to be able to see others in the Fire Life experiencing the same things, even when it isn’t...
