Grant County Fire District

First Responder Focus: Married Firefighters Save Lives Together

CW and Emily Forrest volunteer together for the Grant County Fire District 7.

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."

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…

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…

Houston (TX) Rolls Out Firefighter Marriage Counseling Clinic

Houston Fire Department is launching a new clinic offering marriage counseling services to fire department employees.

Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.

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.

‘Why Am I Not Enough?’

"I’ve been a firefighter’s wife for more than three decades now, and it took me a lot of years to figure something out—a simple truth—though…

NVFC Releases Guide for New Fire Service Families

The guide introduces family members to the basics of the volunteer fire service life and provides guidance for keeping families strong.