Without going into the nitty-gritty details of stats and numbers, we know that Firefighting can be a dangerous career. We know. Because we live it. And there’s something to be said about this type of anxiety that you feel, similar to how someone might feel married to a LEO or military member, there’s a heightened …
Each Career has it’s perks, and while you didn’t marry the job, being married to a Firefighter has it’s pros and cons. This is especially evident if you married your Firefighter before they choose this career, which is what happened to me. I remember my husband before he was consumed by the fire life, though …
Read moreThe Good and Bad of being Married to a Firefighter
Let’s face it, every relationship has it’s ups and downs. But: Some of these problems are caused by external factors- like jobs, and probably wouldn’t be that big of an issue if they weren’t in that career. This is especially true for firefighters (both paid and volunteer) as their job impacts their relationship. I point …
Read moreFirefighter Couple Relationship Problems ( 7 common issues)
If you’ve come to this page you’ve landed yourself a firefighter (engaged perhaps?), or you have a firefighter love interest, or you want to have a firefighter love interest (or your some old lady looking to get your rocks off on what people consider dating now-a-days). Anyways… Firefighter- you- dating. (unless you’re married, in which …
Read moreDating a Firefighter- Secrets you need to know
Wedding Bells and Fire Trucks! Yes, many Firefighters throughout modern history have chosen to mix the career with their wedding, some brides love it, others hate it- and I think the guests don’t care as long as theirs cake (and maybe a bar) I’ve asked in many Firefighter circles and kept an eye on Pinterest …
Read moreFirefighter Wedding Gear for your Big Day!
I think we can all agree- getting a sweet text message is a real pick me up. Especially when you’ve had a bad call or a crazy fire. And it can be so much more than that too. It can be A sweet surprise A way for them to know that you are thinking about …
Read more40 texts to send to your Firefighter on shift
Throw out all the stats, throw out all the family stuff (whose married and whose on their third divorce), throw out the societal expectations about what marriage is supposed to be about. Those thoughts won’t help you when you need it most. Where do YOU turn when your marriage needs help? Unless you are casually …
Read moreFirefighter Marriage in Crisis- Books and Advice that can Help
Relationship advice. Marriage Advice. Couples tips. Books. Counseling. These all take TIME. Time that is hard to come by, and time that might not be available (especially when you hardly see your spouse!) Yes, we should make time for our spouse, intentional time, but that doesn’t happen as often as it should. Maybe you even …
Read more15 quick tips to Instantly Improve your First Responder Marriage
Want to get your Firefighter something special for Valentines Day? What do you get the firefighter wife for Valentine’s Day? Do you have an anniversary coming up soon? And we can’t leave out all the firefighter girlfriends and boyfriends from the mix! But where do you start? Is it a steamy hot date idea (check …
Read moreFirefighter Valentine’s Day gifts for him and her
Spending time with your partner is soooo important! But anyone that is with a first responder will know, it’s not always the easiest thing to do. And just because they say your supposed to go on dates, doesn’t mean that you actually do. Or maybe you just started dating a firefighter! Between crazy work schedules …
Read moreHot Date Ideas for Firefighters