Firefighter Family Resources for helping with life outside of the station.
If you ask a Firefighter what their favorite part of their profession was, they’d likely tell you “Fires, Family and Food” It’s not that they’re simple- it’s just that food is so important. Not only does it give you the energy you need, but it also brings the brotherhood and family together. Plus, it’s true …
Read moreEat like a Firefighter
Do you have a kid obsessed with all things firefighter? Fire trucks, helmets and sirens are regular topics at our house. In fact, our kids are so interested in what dad does, that my husband has to censor his work day. It’s amazing what little ears will pick up when you think they aren’t listening! …
Read more10 Great Firefighter books for toddlers and preschoolers
Sometimes being in a firefighter family means rescheduling the holidays! Enjoy this letter from Santa to arrange an alternative delivery date for presents and the perfect way to explain what happens when Firefighters need to work on the 25th. Christmas is always a fun time to get together and enjoy the season. But what happens …
Read moreChristmas is rescheduled- Alternative Delivery Letter- Free Printable
Not all First Responders get to be at home on Christmas Day. It’s just a fact of life when you live this lifestyle! Thankfully we have many solutions for helping family with the change in tradition and creating a new normal with this life. It’s how we keep the world moving, and firefighters, along with …
Read moreJuggling the Holidays- A Firefighter Family Guide
The Fourth of July is one of the best holidays. We can celebrate our wonderful county, enjoy the summer time and spend time with our families! I’m a big fan of cook outs and fireworks- they are so fun! Some of my fondest memories are spending time together around the fourth watching the fireworks and …
Read morePatriotic summer activities (and free Fourth Of July Printable)
Orlando is the number one tourist destination in the USA, and rightfully so, it has some pretty fun things to do (cough cough *disney* *universal* *seaworld*) We all know that first responders don’t make nearly enough for what they do… I mean, who becomes a firefighter for the pay? But if your like my husband, …
Being a firefighter can be hard at times. Just like it’s hard to be a Dad at times. You’ve got all these thoughts running through your head and sometimes it’s really hard to turn it off. A lot of times you’re at work worried about the kids and sometimes you’re with the kids and can’t …
Read more5 ways to be a Better Father and Firefighter
My oldest has become a preschooler, and he is still insanely obsessed with Fire trucks and Firefighters. Naturally, Firefighters are a common topic in our house and invite lots of learning time. Most of our learning time comes in the forms of words. We’ve moved past the standard talk of firetrucks to a much larger …
Read moreFirefighter learning for Preschoolers- Free Printables
Babies are an incredible bundle of joy, but not all parents get the luxury (yes, I say luxury since the US is so behind on maternity and paternity leave!) of having one or both parents off for any period of time. So how do you adjust when you are home as a new mom and …
Read moreHow to handle your Firefighter’s shifts when you are a New Mom
We all love pictures, especially today with our sophisticated smart phones and especially with firefighters (seen instagram lately?) From single shoots, to couple engagements and then family photos- there’s so many great ideas and cool options for pictures! Then add in maternity pictures, wedding pictures and special events- there’s no limit to the amount of …
Read moreIdeas and Items for a Firefighter Photo Shoot