• From High School Sweethearts to Fire Service Life: Ashley’s Journey

  • Sep 26 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

From High School Sweethearts to Fire Service Life: Ashley’s Journey

  • Summary

  • Navigating Firefighter Life: Conversations with Firewives

    Join Kristi Hilmer on 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter' as she interviews fellow firewife Ashley. They share personal stories, discuss the challenges and surprises of life in the fire service, and emphasize the importance of community and support. Together, they explore how to maintain a strong relationship and a positive outlook while navigating the unique lifestyle of being married to a firefighter. Enjoy insights into practical strategies, mentorship, and the lighter side of firehouse gossip.

    00:00 Welcome to Just a Girl and Her Firefighter

    01:02 Meet Ashley: A Firewife's Journey

    01:48 High School Sweethearts

    02:41 The Car Accident That Changed Everything

    04:41 From Banking to Firefighting

    07:28 Fire Academy and Family Life

    11:22 Surprises and Challenges in Fire Service Life

    18:16 Balancing Family and Firefighter Life

    19:02 The 'Who's More Tired' Game

    19:34 Advice for New Firefighter Families

    21:18 Understanding Love Languages

    23:32 Firefighter Pranks and Surprises

    26:16 The Cost of Firefighter Friendships

    27:39 Navigating Firefighter Family Dynamics

    30:58 Rapid Fire Questions

    33:37 Conclusion and Community Invitation

    Join our Community- The FireWife Community on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstresponderwife/

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    https://www.instagram.com/our.firstresponder.life/

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