And by ‘Normal’ You Mean What?
Firefighters can become inured to the horrors they witness on the job, and may inadvertently bring some of that trauma home to their families.
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Family
Explore FirefighterNation™’s family life section for articles addressing the unique challenges that affect firefighters’ family dynamics and well-being. Gain insights into balancing a demanding career with family responsibilities and discover strategies for fostering a happy, resilient family life. Learn from expert advice and real-life experiences to achieve harmony at home while excelling in your firefighting career.
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Merced (CA) Fire Captain Runs Into Son While Assisting on LA Wildfires
Merced Fire Captain Bryan Akers, 45, has been with the Merced City Fire Department for 22 years. But it was during his deployment on Jan. 8 to assist with the firefighting…
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First Responder Focus: Married Firefighters Save Lives Together
CW and Emily Forrest volunteer together for the Grant County Fire District 7.
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Chandler (AZ) Fire Department Celebrates a Baby Boom: 19 New Additions
The Chandler Fire Department has been experiencing its own version of a "baby boom."
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Houston (TX) Rolls Out Firefighter Marriage Counseling Clinic
Houston Fire Department is launching a new clinic offering marriage counseling services to fire department employees.
Firefighter Feuding in Butte-Silver Bow (MT) Is Now a War on Two Fronts
MIKE SMITH - The Montana Standard, Butte Decades of animosity between paid and volunteer firefighters in Butte-Silver Bow County that became more public last fall have intensified…
Your Parents and Their Money
My mother never imagined my grandmother would live to the age of 100, but she did, and they fought about her finances pretty much until…
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Balancing Legacy: Finding Greatness in Firefighting, Parenting, and Marriage
Establishing a legacy is not an easy achievement, but if you work hard for it, you will find fulfillment, personal happiness, and success both in…
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Are You Present?
This article explores the challenges firefighters face in balancing their demanding careers with their family lives, the importance of being present at home, and practical…
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Manipulation: A Strange and Terrible Bedfellow, Part 2
Anne Gagliano asks, "How do we express love and affection with all sincerity and no hidden agendas? And how do we know the difference?"
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Loading the Dishwasher and Other Hazards
Karen Jackson examines strategies for having a successful marriage while being a member of the fire service.
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Manipulation: A Strange and Terrible Bedfellow, Part 3
Anne Gagliano asks, "In an atmosphere of unselfishness, desire grows. The opposite is also true; nothing is as unsexy as selfishness. Which will you choose?"
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Manipulation: A Strange and Terrible Bedfellow, Part 1
"Negative behaviors have a way of creeping up on us if we’re not paying close attention, and manipulation is one of them," writes Anne Gagliano.
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Navigating the Impact of Organizational Betrayal on Home Life: The Spouse’s Perspective
Organizational betrayal within the fire department is a harsh reality that can significantly impact the personal lives of firefighters and their families.
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