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 David J Soler | Sep 17, 2013 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, Guest Posts, LODD
Please welcome guest writer David Soler from FirefighterToolbox.com. Sure we have worries, but don’t let them get the best of you. Take it from David and these great facts. Does your Firefighter have a higher risk of dying driving...
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 | Jul 13, 2013 | Fire Family Life, LODD
This article is a very important topic but one you don’t want to think about. Truth is, you must think about it NOW while you are clear headed.If your husband dies in the line of duty as a firefighter, trust that you will be well taken care of by your immediate...
by Firefighter Wife | May 21, 2013 | Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Fire Family Life, LODD
LODD’s are never easy but sometimes they feel devastating. When it seems like it could have been prevented. When we can hear the awful maydays on the radio traffic play backs (never listen to those as a fire wife by the way. That’s my...