Behind the Line Support

02/26/2026

We have been a little MIA lately as our area was met with a historic blizzard which left us with 35” of snow and hurricane gusting winds.

If your from around the Massachusetts area, we hope your doing ok. There are still people without power and people are finally able to get out of their houses.

Our first responders have been pushed to the MAX and we pray they are finally getting the much needed rest they need.

Now is the time after the adrenaline is wearing off that the toll is going to settle in.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!

02/22/2026

If your in New England you don’t need us to tell you how miserable the next 24+ hours will be with the incoming blizzard.

If your working - Stay safe and be cautious.

We are in the area of 24-30” of snow…this will be the storm our kids remember!

02/20/2026

Today we stop and remember the victims, their families, and the responders to the horrific Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island.

This fire devastated our area in 2003 when 100 people lost their lives and countless others were injured. Firefighters and other first responders arrived to find a scene that no one could have ever been prepared for and left so many people with lifelong issues.

We send our thoughts and prayers to all the survivors (civilian and responder) that you make it through the day that we are sure still lives with you.

Its ok not to be ok, but if your not - please find a way to make yourself better. If you need to find resources please don’t hesitate to reach out.

02/20/2026

Occasionally my 12yr old son will make reels and send them over to me. Heres one he made a few
months ago.

I know Im the dad but I don’t think he did that bad!

02/18/2026

Interesting to read that roughly 20% of all first responders have ADHD compared to 2.5-4.4% of the general public.

First responders with ADHD are viewed as having a “superpower” as they are able to hyper focus during high stress and fast moving environments.

The fact our profession is typically physically demanding can make firefighting a highly attractive career path for those with ADHD.

I can agree, whats your thoughts?

02/18/2026

There comes a day when we can no longer survive in the same environment anymore. Its the day we never planned for and never thought would come.

Walking out the last day is much different from how we invisioned it surrounded by all our peers, being driven home in the truck, and a party.

If you have ever been here, you know it sucks.

Some people will call you weak for leaving, but the strength of a person is shown when you stop and put yourself first. How many of those talking would never have the balls to do what you did?

May it be a toxic work environment, mental health issues, or something else that drives you away, remember to never look back. There is a reason everything happens and you were meant for more.

If your in a position where on a daily basis you remind yourself “I need to get out”…don’t ignore it, it might be the best thing you ever do!

02/18/2026

I once read a story where a military husband was diagnosed with PTSD and his wife was quoted by saying “I wish he lost his leg in battle, then his wounds would at least be visible”….

Suffering from a hidden injury takes it toll on everyone around. Especially those closest to us who can’t see when or how we are in pain and want nothing more than to help.

On the days that we can’t recognize ourselves, they see through the darkness to see who we really are. They remember who we were before the trauma which helps them understand this right now is not us.

It may be hard to imagine but your the light in the storm that can bring us back home. Without your light…we just would waunder.

02/17/2026

As senior members on the department we are often very judgemental of the newer generation of firefighters, but are we right?

“They don’t like to work OT or do extra for the department”…..“They don’t answer their phones when they are not working”…..”They are more worried about time off then coming in”

The truth is they put their outside and personal lives ahead of work….unlike us.

We frown upon this lifestyle because to us work comes first, well until we are burnt out, stressed to the max, and taking medications for anxiety. Then we realize we screwed up and should have reorganized our priorities.

We are displeased with the lack of dedication they show, but they create a work/life balance that we never did. Work is work to them and they enjoy their time off. We were raised to enjoy work, dedicate all your time and energy to work, and maybe enjoy life if your able.

Now I won’t defend everything the newer “kids” do, but just maybe we should recognize that they might not always be wrong….

02/16/2026

More tough days for our local first responders.

Happening now: Sending our thoughts to the responders in Rhode Island after seeing an active shooter situation during a high school hockey game with multiple injuries and fatalities found.

This weekend: First responders responded to a ice rescue where a woman was eventually found deceased. Two police officers attempted a rescue but were not able. They are still searching for her husband.

These are definitely both traumatic incidents that can affect those who responded. Lets keep out thoughts and prayers for all involved.

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

It only takes one ring of the bell to forever change us as a person.

How many other people would be willing to sit and wait for it to sound knowing that this could be the call that never leaves you?

Thats what makes us who we are.

We don’t care…were going to go.

How many of us have been changed and still sit around waiting for the bell to ring? or how many can’t do the job anymore, but miss the sound?

We are a breed of our own and more the reason we need to be there for each other. No one else can understand…