After 22 years in the fire service, I’ve learned it’s easy to fall into routine – showing up because it’s what we do, not always because it’s what we’re called to do. But I’ve come to realize that our true impact comes from showing up with purpose, not just out of habit.
I wrote a piece on balancing duty with presence, and how our experiences shape how we show up in the firehouse. If you’re feeling the weight of the job or questioning your own presence, I invite you to give it a read ...