Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage

In Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage, author Anne Gagliano, the widely read Fire Engineering and FireLife.com columnist, has teamed up with her husband, Captain Mike Gagliano, to share their 30-plus years of personal experience on how marriage can thrive in the chaotic world of firefighting. In addition, they have called upon well-known and respected couples who share their stories of comfort and guidance for firefighter families everywhere.

What you will learn:

• Aspects of this occupation that differentiate it from any other and how these impact marriage
• Essential conversations every firefighter couple should have
• The reality of sleep disruption and how to minimize its impact
• The importance of healthy intimacy in your relationship
• Why finances can be such a problem and ways to make it a solution
• Advice on how to deal with time off, kids, firefighter health, and so much more

Contents:

1. Three things that make firefighting different from other professions
2. Five essential conversations for the firefighter marriage
3. How to live with a firefighter
4. Sex: A vital component of marriage
5. Children
6. Money
7. The two toughest aspects of firefighting
8. Ending on a positive note