Whether you are a firefighter with a full-time schedule or the spouse of a firefighter who manages the household full time, there are still ways to earn passive income. As everyone knows, every bit of income will add up to a more comfortable retirement (where peace of...
Warning: This blog is intended for mature audiences only. Hey, I said mature audiences only! Joking! But seriously, now that the kids are out of the room, let’s talk: What is your plan for long-term care? Kidding again! Ok, this time it’s for real: What’s your plan...
Many people are under the false impression that firefighters cannot have second jobs, and most of the time, this isn’t true. Depending on the employer, whether private or public, municipality or state, second jobs are completely acceptable as long as they don’t...
If you’re thinking about becoming a fire spouse, chances are you’ve run into people, strangers and acquaintances, who have offered some words of wisdom. You might even have close friends in your position. Whatever the case may be, well meaning advice is probably all...
One common firefighter schedule, the 24/48, is named for the rotating hours on and hours off. It requires a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. Another common firefighter schedule is the 48/96, which means two days (48 hours) on and four days off. Both schedules...
Not only did 2020 bring unprecedented suffering in terms of a global pandemic, three of the five largest fires in California history burned a total of 1.8 million acres that year. With a multi-year drought encompassing most of the Western half of the U.S., California...
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