PTSD is an aspect of the FireLife that I will not pretend to have all the answers. There are too many factors involved and I prefer to send people to as much information as possible in hopes …
Carving Out YOU Time
One of the hardest parts of living the firelife is the unpredictable nature of the schedule. Plans can change in the blink of an eye. One of the most aggravating instances for me is when I've made …
Understanding the Difference Between Burnout and Depression
Burnout is something that happens to everyone at some point. I'm battling it right now. Overload, overwhelm, stressed the hell out, we have a lot of ways of describing it and that was keeping it more …
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Fortune Cookies Aren’t Always Stupid
In a previous post, I wrote about my selfishness and how that is what fuels this site and the Facebook group. I added a picture to that post quite a few hours after publishing it. I put a PS down at …
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What Every Firefighter Should Know About Their Spouse – A Working Mom’s Rebuttal
A few years ago, Fire Engineering published an article by Anne Gagliano titled, “What Every Firefighter’s Spouse Should Know.” The first time I read this article, when I was a brand new fire wife, I …
Internship Program
Are you looking to gain more online knowledge and a skills you can offer as a service to others? I am looking for two interns that will work on specific projects. Summit Intern As you know I'm …