Category: Home Life

  • New Fire Wife Guide: The Academy

    June 21, 2024
    When my Husband and I met I knew being a Firefighter was his dream job. Like any girl I found…
  • grow your support system

    10 Ways to Grow Your Support System

    December 7, 2019
    As pack animals, relationships are a big part of life. Everyone needs them. Yes, even if you are an introvert.…
  • no conventional dates

    We dont do date night!

    April 1, 2019
    Early in our marriage I was a firm believer in frequent date nights. I had been lead to believe that…
  • mind over matter firewife

    Mind Over Matter!

    August 16, 2018
    Mind over matter!  I find myself clinging to that mantra a lot as a FireWife.  Especially with the history my…
  • both work shifts

    Wait, you BOTH work shift work?

    August 13, 2018
    A little over 2 years ago, I got this crazy idea to apply for a different type of job than…
  • firewife laundry piles up

    Laundry Basket Fortress

    August 4, 2018
    It's a never ending cycle. Wash. Dry. Throw it in a basket. Maybe take it upstairs. If you're lucky you…
  • even old firewives worry

    Even Old FireWives Worry

    May 7, 2018
    If you are new to Wife Behind the Fire, welcome. I'm excited you found the site and I really do…
  • coping with critical incident

    Positive Coping Mechanisms After Critical Incident

    April 19, 2018
    Our firefighters head off to work every single day knowing that they may face an incident that shakes them. Sometimes…