When a Firefighter is Irritable, Grumpy, and Disengaged When He’s Home
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...
Is Alcohol Tearing Your Firefighting Family Apart?
Most of us keep a pretty regular schedule. We go to sleep and wake up at pretty much the same time every day. We have our weekday routine and our weekend routine. Our bodies are keeping track of our routines as well—physically and mentally. So many of our...
21 Days on the Path to a Sober Firefighter – Finale
If you have been following the journey of this firefighter committing to his marriage, career, and family by getting sober, you know how powerful his story is. If you need to catch up on the previous posts, read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. DAY 14 I think I know why...
21 Days on the Path to a Sober Firefighter – Part 2
If you have not read Part 1 of this powerful story, click here to catch up. Below is a story of one firefighter who took sobriety into his own hands for 21 days and documented his journey to a healthier firefighter, father, and husband. DAY 6 Duty Day. Normally this...
Firefighters: You Aren’t Bigger Than Anything the Fire Service Can Throw At You
Be Honest. Be Real. It’s the false bravado “I’m a bigger bad ass than anything this job can throw at me” mentality that’s causing dudes to irresponsibly drink, leave their wives and kids or worse yet, eat a bullet. Talking about how you...Shop
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