by Firefighter Wife | Jun 27, 2016 | Behavioral Health, Best of Fire Family Life, Communication, Difficult Calls, Everyday, From the Firefighter Perspective, Wife Advice
This article is so important because we’ve all been there yet so few admit it and talk about it. There is no shame in relating to this or even sharing this post. You never know who is suffering and needs these words. Let’s just start with these words straight from the...
by Firefighter Wife | Mar 11, 2016 | Commitment Weekends, Community, Events, Everyday, Fire Family Life, From the Firefighter Perspective
If you have not experienced Commitment Weekend (formerly known as FlameFest), or you wonder what it is like, read on! A fellow firefighter wrote about his experience and shared it with us to give you an inside look at what can come from making a weekend commitment to...
by Jessie - | Jul 30, 2015 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, Firefighter Marriage, From the Firefighter Perspective, Guest Posts
{Welcome back guest blogger, Benjamin Martin. This firefighter, husband, father shares the wisdom of lessons he has learned in hopes that you can avoid learning them the hard way. Thank you, Mr. Martin, for sharing your real life lessons. } “So that’s what it...
by Firefighter Wife | Jun 26, 2015 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, Firefighter Marriage, From the Firefighter Perspective, Marriage Wisdom
{One of our favorite things EVER is when our husbands, the firefighters, write in to share words. Their words are so powerful to the men around them everyday on the job. And we are so grateful for their courage to speak them out loud. Thank you Dave! And for...
by Jessie - | May 5, 2015 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, From the Firefighter Perspective
Please, welcome our guest, Benjamin Martin. He brings us a great message to share. Benjamin Martin is a lieutenant with the Henrico County Division of Fire (Va) and an 11-year veteran of emergency services. He is a graduate of and former Deputy Curriculum Chief with...
by Firefighter Wife | Dec 9, 2012 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, Firefighter Marriage, From the Firefighter Perspective
As a Firefighter Husband, I struggle with what I have to offer in writing to an audience of wives. The practice initially sets me back as I don’t want to appear as though I have all the answers. (Trust me, at least in the fire community I work in, nothing...
