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 …
On this blog I really try to keep it productive… useful tips, stuff that can be implemented. I try to see myself as part of the solution- not the problem. But sometimes, there are no tips to share about a topic. Today I wanted to share an opinion, one that is becoming stronger and stronger …
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Post Preview: Fire hose has a shelf life. Once it’s reached it’s useful end on the Firefighting side, it gets turned into unique and memorable items, which are perfect gifts for Firefighters! Updated November 2019. Not only is Fire Hose amazing for it’s life saving water power, but it also turns into some hot up-cycled …
It seems that PTSD is a hot topic among First Responders these days. From talking about it, to training courses and mentions in the news. But it can be hard to talk about something that you dont fully understand. So First Responders, their spouses and their family need to get a basic understand of what …
We’ve all been there. It doesnt matter if your married, dating or just friends- there are times when your firefighter has had a rough time and they don’t want to talk about it. It’s tough. It’s tough for them living with those thoughts and memories, and it’s tough for you, as you watch them suffer …
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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 …
Firefighter Wives need gifts too! From fun to practical and with plenty of ideas, you’re bound to find a gift idea here. For many wives, they feel that firefighting is a career, and not an identity– so the work stuff gets left at the door. That’s why I’ve got two sections of ideas- one for …
While we should be celebrating Dad everyday, Father’s Day is the dedicated day for corny cards and useful gifts. But sometimes- Dad already has everything he could need! Or the budget is tight. Either way, we’ve got some great gift ideas for Father’s Day that are under 20 dollars and sure to be loved by …
Lots of first responders and blue collar workers get placed on shift work. And while I love having my firefighter home for 48 hours after he works 24, those 24 hours that he works need all the help they can get! Cue the easy instapot meals! These instapot meals are great for the family that …