We celebrate this First Responder life here. A place to be unapologetically you, and discover how other Firewives, or other First Responder wives are not just surviving but thriving. Together, let's dive into the wonderful, wild world of First Responder life! A place where we can share our stories of success, struggle, the messy middle, and all of the in between! If you are married/dating/engaged to a Firefighter, Paramedic, EMT, Military, etc this is the place for you! So let's dive in and have some fun!
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Kristi Hilmer
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health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture
Send us a text Empowering First Responders: The QRF Up Initiative with Ramseys In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer speaks with Ramseys, the founder of QRF Up, an organization dedicated to providing holistic and immediate support to first responders and their families. Ramseys explains how their innovative SOS application works, enabling users to connect with licensed therapists and peer support within minutes. QRF Up addresses not only mental health need...
18 Sept 2025
Cassie's Journey: Fire Life and Sourdough
Send us a text Navigating Firefighter Family Life: An Interview with Cassie In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer welcomes fellow firewife Cassie to discuss the unique challenges and joys of being married to a firefighter. Cassie shares her personal journey, from meeting her husband to managing a growing family while he travels out of state for work. The conversation delves into the unpredictable firefighter schedule, celebrating holidays unconventionally, a...
11 Sept 2025
Flame Deacon: Innovating Firefighter Safety
Send us a text Celebrating One Year of Just a Girl and Her Firefighter with Tara's Inspiring Journey In this special first anniversary episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer sits down with Tara, a veteran and the founder of Flame Decon. Tara shares her incredible journey from military service to creating a product line focused on firefighter wellness, inspired partly by the aftermath of 9/11. The episode delves into the challenges and rewards of starting a business d...
25 Apr 2025
From Missions to Community: A Firefighter Wife's Perspective
Send us a text Building Community and Impact: Kristi Hilmer's Journey with Mission of Hope In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer returns after a brief hiatus, sharing stories from her transformative missions trip to the Dominican Republic. She reflects on her experiences serving Haitian refugees with Mission of Hope and discusses the importance of community, connection, and giving back. Joined by her friend Miranda Burcham, they recount their journey in netw...
13 Feb 2025
Community and Courage with Kaci Walden
Send us a text Navigating First Responder Life: Firefighting, Family, and Community In this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristy Hilmer interviews Kaci Walden, a mother and wife living in the Texas Panhandle. Kaci shares her experiences of being married to a firefighter while raising two boys and working full-time. The episode delves into the impact of a devastating wildfire on their community, the emotional challenges of firefighter life, and the importance of communic...
30 Jan 2025
The Life Behind the Mustache: Firefighter Fenton Unplugged Part 2
Send us a textIn this episode of Just a Girl and Her Firefighter, host Kristi Hilmer continues her conversation with Firefighter Fenton and his wife, Stephanie. They discuss the challenges of managing a demanding job while maintaining a healthy family life. Fenton shares personal experiences of realizing the importance of family over work, the pressures of overtime, and the turning points that led to prioritizing home life. The episode delves into the impact of the firefighter job on personal...
23 Jan 2025
The Life Behind the Mustache: Firefighter Fenton Unplugged Part 1
Send us a textIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer chats with Firefighter Fenton and his wife Stephanie about life as a firefighter family. They discuss how their journey began, homeschooling their four children, and how the 'Firefighter Fenton' character was created by accident. The couple opens up about the challenges of balancing demanding jobs, family life, reintegration, and maintaining health. Stephanie shares her struggles and strategies for staying ...
14 Nov 2024
That's a wrap on Season 1
Send us a textNavigating Transitions in First Responder LifeIn the season finale of Just a Girl and Her Firefighter, host Kristi Hilmer reflects on the journey of creating a supportive community for firewives and first responders. She discusses the challenges and strategies for managing department transitions, sharing her personal experiences and offering advice on mental preparation, schedule adjustments, effective communication, and the importance of community. This episode aims to normaliz...
31 Oct 2024
Alli Bankston: Creating Holiday Magic for First Responder Families
Navigating First Responder Life: Holiday Traditions and CommunicationIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer welcomes fellow firewife and guest Alli Bankston. Allie shares insights into her life as a firefighter's wife, her family's unique holiday traditions, and her new children's book designed to normalize first responder schedules for kids. The discussion covers the challenges of communication, reintegration after shifts, and maintaining family routines. Li...
24 Oct 2024
Mom Rage Unplugged: Real Talk with Firefighter Wife Rachael
Just a Girl and Her Firefighter: Navigating Love, Challenges, and CommunityIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer, together with guest Rachael and other speakers, explores the multifaceted experiences of being married to a firefighter. Topics include managing unpredictable schedules, coping with 'mom rage,' and the importance of accepting help from family and the community. The discussion offers practical strategies for balancing family life, addressing the e...
17 Oct 2024
Building Resilience: The Story Behind Everyday Heroes
Empowering Journeys and Building Community: Insights from Everyday HeroesIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer is joined by Mitch Gourley, a firefighter and the founder of the Instagram community 'Everyday Heroes,' and his wife Markee. Together, they delve into their personal and professional lives, focusing on Mitch's aim to empower first responders and Markee's experience managing their demanding lifestyle. The couple discusses the pivotal role of communic...
10 Oct 2024
Love Rekindled: A Firefighter Family's Journey to Reconnection
Surviving and Thriving: A Firefighter Wife's Journey through Life's ChallengesIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' Kristi Hilmer interviews her friend Heather, who shares her remarkable journey of integration into the first responder lifestyle. Heather talks about meeting her husband during EMT training, going through nursing school, and the challenges of blending families with eight children, including twins. They discuss their separation, subsequent divorce, and eventual re...
3 Oct 2024
Duty, Family, and Fire with Kerri
Balancing Firefighting and Law: Kerri's Family StoryIn 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 ...
26 Sept 2024
From High School Sweethearts to Fire Service Life: Ashley’s Journey
Navigating Firefighter Life: Conversations with FirewivesJoin 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 strat...
19 Sept 2024
Behind the Sirens with Yasmina
Navigating First Responder Life and Postpartum Challenges with YasminaIn 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 p...
11 Sept 2024
Fire Wife Wisdom: Joelle's Story of Resilience
Navigating First Responder Life: An Interview with Firewife JoelleIn this episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer chats with Joelle, a fellow Firewife from Marblehead, Massachusetts. Joelle shares her experience of raising children while married to a firefighter, the struggles and joys of their unique family dynamics, and the importance of communication and support. They discuss topics such as the challenges of coordinating schedules, finding time for personal growth,...
5 Sept 2024
Our Journey: Marriage, Firefighting and Community
Building a Community for First Responder PartnersIn the inaugural episode of 'Just a Girl and Her Firefighter,' host Kristi Hilmer introduces herself and shares her journey as the partner of a first responder. Kristi recounts their early years, the challenges they faced, including a devastating fire in their town, and the life lessons they learned. She emphasizes the importance of teamwork within a marriage, especially in first responder families, and her passion for creating a supportive com...
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