My husband returned to work when our son was ten days old. On the morning I said goodbye to him for what was to be a 24 hour shift, I kissed him, shut the door and cried. I was not ready to be home …
Tips for Surviving Fire Academy
I swear academy is mostly a blur. It was only in 2007 for goodness sake. But,seems so long ago already. For us academy was a little ways away. Not too far, about an hour. They stayed there …
Adventure as a Firewife
Now what day in a firewife's life isn't an adventure? Embrace it. If you were with your firefighter before he joined, then you are probably in the same boat I am. This adventure kicks butt over …
New Planes Movie
In case you have been living under a rock, the new planes movie came out this weekend. This one is Planes: Fire and Rescue and is about wildland. Disney has a knack for coming out with movies that …
Healthy Eating On Shift Nights
This question gets asked a lot on the group, fanpage, site and through emails. How can I make something healthy to eat on shift night when my firefighter is the cook in our house? I've been cooking …
Triggered Memories
A couple of weeks ago one of our members posted a picture. An amazing picture of her young son standing out by the road, saluting the procession for Firefighter Jordan Dingess. It hit me. Hit me …