The Nest — #wife

They have just closed their eyes.They are exhausted after their shift the night before.They slowly drifts off to sleep.Suddenly, their eyes are forced open by shining lights. their ears are pierced by the shrill of the alarm. they rub their eyes and listen to the loud voice conveying vital information over the PA. Not missing a beat, they quickly makes their way toward their gear.In less than 90 seconds from the moment they first heard the alarm, they are in their seat. Flashing orange lights and shrieking sirens fill the bay. They can almost hear their heart thumping. Their training sets in. They prepare their body and their mind for whatever the call will require of them.They are a...

  1. If they are even within 20 minutes of the station, they will always leave you to go on a call.  No matter the circumstances, if you have a fireman on your hands, he will jet to the car and be on his way. 2. Meeting nights are not something you try and fight with them about. They are going to leave and you do not have to like it because it wasn't up to you anyway.I have learned that these nights are not optional. Yes other people miss them, but not my firefighter. 3. No matter where you...

What are the struggles of a firefighter marriage? Once the glamour wears off, and reality sets in, it's not for everyone   Being married to a firefighter is not for everyone. You have to be able to deal with the long hours away from home, the midnight pager wakeup calls and the reality that your spouse may not come home from a shift or a call. FireRescue1 asked fans on Facebook to share some struggles they've encountered in their firefighter marriages. Read the responses below. And remember, as tough as it is, spouse support means everything. "Trust as a female firefighter...