We've been talking about it and it's time to get serious. I need to find out how many are truly interested and able to attend a retreat on the Washington coast in August, so I can find the right size house to rent. In true retreat style this event will be all about you. We will have a few power sessions based on the needs of those attending. Living with no regrets will be a lunchtime session for sure. There will be plenty of time to chat with old and new friends in a house setting. Meals … [Read more...]
Even Old FireWives Worry
If you are new to Wife Behind the Fire, welcome. I'm excited you found the site and I really do want to get to know you better. I'm going to get a little personal here because I feel that leading by example works. Even us old firewives have to battle at times. Each month in the FireWife Club, we do a challenge that helps us grow. For May, the challenge is to "Stop Worrying & Start Living". It's a mindset dear to my heart. It's a big part of my motto (living with no regrets). Growing up … [Read more...]
National Firefighter Day Giveaways
May 4th is National Firefighter Day, but since I do not market to the firefighter...I'm doing a giveaway for my favorite gals. YOU FIREWIVES! Who knows better than other FireWives just how much you could use a little something to brighten your day. I've teamed up with other FireWife Entrepreneurs to create a giveaway just for you. Not only that, but some have included discounts you can use right now. Keep checking back to see more prizes added and new ways to get extra entries. We're … [Read more...]
Positive Coping Mechanisms After Critical Incident
Our firefighters head off to work every single day knowing that they may face an incident that shakes them. Sometimes that incident can replay over and over in their heads causing prolonged trauma. What most people and even Fire Families don't realize is that when there is an incident that their firefighter has gone through, they too can and often experience some trauma as well. During the fires in Sonoma County and Mendocino in October, my family experienced some trauma. When my husband left … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Inevitable – Surviving the Aftermath of a “Bad Call”
When my husband made the decision to become a firefighter, my first thoughts could be described as: “Sexy – Firemen – Calendar – Yum – Hero.” Thinking back, I laugh at my incredibly selfish motives when I encouraged him to get into this industry. I mean, he loves it. But, I only thought of all the positives. It wasn’t until a couple weeks later when I started thinking about what he would really endure during his firefighting career, I got a little overwhelmed. My husband has always had such a … [Read more...]
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