Comments on: Fears of a Fire Wife

By: Liz@thisfullhouse

Liz@thisfullhouse — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:01:32 +0000

I hear you, my brother is full-time Army — currently, stationed in Ft. Dix, where they caught had that terrible bomb scare a while back — and I feel sort of like you do, too. I have a special place in my heart for service men, like FireDad, and the folks who love them, like you

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By: Val

Val — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:39:11 +0000

We are very similar in our thinking of dealing with our firefighters jobs. I think this is why we get smacked in the face so hard when the mortality of their jobs is tossed at us.

After losing our Chief in a fire last summer I wasn’t sure if hubby could even keep at it. He went through a period of mourning that he worried about leaving his family (us) in the same shoes they are in. But thankfully we worked through it because he was truly miserable not being in the fire dept. It’s what he was meant to do and he LOVES it!

I love him, so I will deal with my issues and make him hear my issues as well when they are pressing. I also have a great network of other fire wives online and at home, so I can connect with many in the same boat. Support is key I think.

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By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:54:35 +0000

Excellent post. Myself being on the other end… I tend to worry about what my wife might be hearing on the scanner about a call and if something will worry her.

It’s taken us both some time to get used to, but I think we all find our ways of distracting ourselves from the “What-ifs” of the fire lifestyle. (Actually being the one out on the call does help keep busy )

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By: Mrs Soup

Mrs Soup — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:28:51 +0000

My father has been a volunteer firefighter for the past 30 years and is currently the safety officer. Growing up, my heart would always skip a beat when his pager would go off, knowing he would be going to the fire station. My Uncle was a fireman before retiring as well and now works with his wife for Life Flight. Because of this background, I always send up a prayer whenever I hear sirens or see the flashing lights. Not just for whoever they are racing to save, but also for those that risk their lives. And their families So, thank you FireDad. You are thought of. But FireMom, you are in my thoughts as well. So rarely do people think of the families, but they sometimes suffer worse than the public servants. Mrs Soups last blog post..The Joys of Spam

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:51:54 +0000

Thank you for the risk that you put yourselves in every time FireDad goes to work. I admire the strength and love it takes for you to send him out the door and stand strong for your boys. I know I am always thankful to have people willing to put their lives on the line for me and my family in emergencies, even though it makes a difficult situation for their own families. We love our public servants.

By: Upstatemomof3

Upstatemomof3 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:57:18 +0000

I cannot imagine what it is like to be in your shoes. I cannot imagine what it is like to have to worry when your husband leaves everyday. I am, however, grateful to you, FireDad and all the others like you that are willing to deal with that risk and fear to save the lives of the rest of us. So, thank you and know that I pray for FireDad's safety. Upstatemomof3s last blog post..FAVORITE LION!!!!!

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:38:22 +0000

I often wonder how the families of fire fighters and police officers stay so strong. We have several police officers in our family, and, now, having my boyfriend headed that way as well, I always marvel at the strength of those who wait for them to come home every day. I’m impressed by both you and FireDad! (Also, thanks for the donation link; it’s a terrible story and my heart goes out to them as well.)