I realize Murphy's law is technically an Irish thing. Many didn't grow up knowing about him and his law. I did and I'm sure that helps me get through dumb stuff. But, if you are in the fire …
Female Firefighters
I've found 3 main reasons that firewives have issues with women firefighters. Incompetency, worry about sexual harassment and jealousy. Hold on while I try not to rant. This is a hot button for me and …
Balance as a firewife
If you are in any of my groups you know that balance is important to me. It's rule #1 in the groups. Nothing will set me off faster than checking into the groups multiple days in a row and …
To Train or Not To Train… that is the question
Hey (insert name here) there is a training opportunity, you interested? This is a question that almost every firefighter has been asked. FEMA and State agencies spend millions every year …
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Transitioning from Firefighter to Officer: From a Chiefs perspective
What does it take to be an officer? For me it was eleven years and two attempts. I signed up for a lot of classes in leadership, strategies and tactics, and professional development. I studied for …
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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 …