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Fire department administrations are crucial for establishing a culture of inclusion, and they are ultimately responsible, but it is not enough to only focus on upper leadership
How do you fight negativity among co-workers and why is negativity so contagious? Good news travels fast, but bad news travels at the speed of light through the walls of a firehouse
I changed instantly, in the moments of diagnosis, from not only a mother and firefighter but to my own family's caregiver
When greeting new Recruits, one of our Captains will often say, “I am here for We, and We are here for Them”
How well do you know your partner? Many of us have assumptions about our partners based on limited personal experience
Have you ever noticed that much of the information out there about firefighter fitness is mostly for those on the frontline?
Don’t underestimate your day
Mark Twain said it best: “Comparison is the death of joy
If you want your marriage to stand the test of time, you need to ensure your partner treats you with the respect you deserve
While being vulnerable emotionally can be as nerve-wracking as an emergency scenario, it is mandatory to stay close with your other half
Are you able to go home to your significant other and share the bad days with them? Is that something that you would like to do?
We all want high quality, high frequency sex with our partners
If you are willing to look at yourself, acknowledge where a change needs to happen and make the change, your perception of life will dramatically increase for the better
Firefighting is a fulfilling yet demanding career
Just for a moment, consider the relationships you have with your coworkers
Can we rely on the tests of the past to qualify the firefighters of the present? Of the future? As firefighters, we want the best
Done any good deeds lately? You may be on your way to work, tunes cranked, smiling with self-satisfaction as you think about how you just brought in your neighbor’s garbage bins and shoveled his sidew
Despite the hardships of the job while on duty, not many parents get such precious family time outside of work
I am here to share some information with you from the “school of hard knocks” that I believe will help keep a steady course as you navigate your career
Lots of people with type A personalities don’t have trouble switching gears between their work and family lives
RELATIONSHIPS Learn to love your own company
The beauty of the camaraderie, dark humor and fire station joking is that it effortlessly builds resilience
Erratic schedules, calls in the middle of the night and constant worry are realities that your loved ones face
Brad’s choice to work with dogs came naturally to him, but his goal took determination and work to achieve