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

09/26/24 • 34 min

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

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Navigating Firefighter Life: Conversations with Firewives

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

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Behind the Sirens with Yasmina

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Navigating First Responder Life and Postpartum Challenges with Yasmina

In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer chats with Yasmina, a fellow firewife married to the creator of the Williams Key. The conversation covers their personal stories, from meeting in high school to balancing family life with their husbands' demanding firefighter schedules. Yasmina shares her experience with postpartum challenges, the importance of community amongst firewives, and offers practical advice for managing the unique aspects of living with a first responder. The episode also touches on the significance of mental health, the power of faith, and maintaining personal identity while supporting their spouses.

00:00 Welcome to Just a Girl and Her Firefighter

01:00 Meet Yasmina: The Firewife with a Celebrity Husband

01:58 A Decade of Love and Two Little Ones

03:38 Navigating the Fire Service Together

05:20 Supporting Each Other Through Bootcamp

07:20 The Importance of Communication and Debriefing

10:39 The Wild World of Hollywood Firefighting

14:15 The Power of Community Among Firewives

17:50 The Power of Social Media Connections

18:04 Struggles with Postpartum and Fire Life

21:40 Finding Support and Overcoming Challenges

24:12 Balancing Family and Firefighter Life

26:47 Funniest Pranks and Firehouse Stories

30:39 Rapid Fire Questions and Best Advice

33:56 Conclusion and Where to Connect

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Duty, Family, and Fire with Kerri

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Balancing Firefighting and Law: Kerri's Family Story

In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter', host Kristi Hilmer chats with Kerri, a Massachusetts-based attorney, about her unique life balancing a full-time law practice, raising kids, and being married to a fourth-generation firefighter. Kerri shares insights into their family dynamics, the challenges of step-family life, dealing with the anxieties of a first responder's dangerous job, and the importance of maintaining a personal identity outside the fire service. The conversation also explores Kerri's personal experiences during significant incidents like the Boston Marathon bombing and the practical routines they've developed over the years to manage stress and ensure family stability.

00:00 Welcome to Just a Girl and Her Firefighter

01:00 Meet Carrie: Balancing Law, Family, and Firefighting

02:02 Family Dynamics and Busy Schedules

03:17 Online Dating and Becoming a Firefighter's Wife

04:38 Surprises and Challenges of Firefighter Life

06:39 The Boston Marathon Bombing Experience

09:45 Handling Anxiety and Communication

19:03 Starting a Law Practice and Managing Worst-Case Scenarios

21:45 Balancing Personal Identity with Firefighter Spouse Life

22:32 Maintaining Individuality in a Firefighter Family

24:31 The Impact of Firefighting on Family Dynamics

25:20 Encouraging Diverse Interests in Children