by Jessie - | Jan 31, 2014 | Fire Family Life, LODD
Sunday, January 26th, 2014 two Toledo Firefighters died in the line of duty. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers continue to go to their families, both blood and FIRE. We are honored that our Fire Wife Sisterhood members in the Toledo area are stepping up and serving...
by Jessie - | Jan 29, 2014 | Difficult Calls, Everyday, Fire Family Life, Top Posts
He came in and sat the bags of things I asked him to pick up on his way home on the kitchen floor. I didn’t look up or even greet him, I was “too busy” trying to fix the dishwasher tray as the kids had broken it the night before. He reached over me to grab a drinking...
by Jessie - | Dec 18, 2013 | Everyday, Fire Family Life, Holidays
It’s something that is no stranger to anyone who loves a firefighter, but this time of year it can seem more intense and more frequent. I’m talking about worst case scenarios. Our firemen stare death, destruction and tragedy in the face, often. It’s just something...
by Firefighter Wife | Sep 20, 2013 | Behavioral Health, Fire Family Life, For the Firefighters, PTSD
This may be the most important blog post you read this year. It’s the bravest thing I’ve ever seen a firefighter do. It’s about Mental illness. Some prefer to call Behavioral Health, but I like Mental Illness because it truly is an illness and we...
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...
