10 Ways Firefighting Prepped me for Parenthood

On a regular basis, I find myself noticing similarities between fighting fire and being a parent. Here are my top 10. 1. Being a Rookie As a rookie in fire, you have no idea what the hell is going on. You think you have prepared yourself in all the right ways and you’ve got friends … Continue reading 10 Ways Firefighting Prepped me for Parenthood

Fire Culture

First of all, don’t be that guy. Don’t be last to lineout in the morning; get back to the rigs from a store stop, water up, suit up in your jump gear, get up the hill, or be last in a run. Don’t leave your buggy window open, slam the door to the blue room … Continue reading Fire Culture