For many children having a father or mother that is a firefighter is something that causes you stress and makes you an extremely proud child as well. Seeing all the things they have to face such as horrible fires or car accidents is very heartbreaking, and only the bravest of the brave can face these types of situations.

Being a firefighter takes courage, strength, and a level headed mind. You can’t go into a burning building with a negative mindset, and everything they face has to be fought without a doubt in mind. Being a daughter or son to a firefighter is so scary but rewarding. Yes, knowing one of your parents is risking their lives for others every single day is something to worry about. But knowing they are doing this because they want to help others and risk their lives for a stranger is something so powerful and only so many people are brave enough to take the risk. There are so many things that can happen during a call, sometimes some situations are worse than others. Burning buildings, cars in flames, and so many other things can cause serious injuries or even death. People do no give firefighters enough credit and that is what bothers me the most. They are taken for granted and most of them are just volunteers. They aren’t getting paid, they are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts or just for the thrill. Seeing what my father does for my fire department is simply amazing. He is always there when something is needed, he is highly respected and that is why I am so extremely proud to call him my father. A Hero to not only me but to many others. Many kids in this nation have at least one relative that is a firefighter whether they are a volunteer or not.

As the child of a firefighter I fear for my dad’s life, you never know what can happen in this business, everything is unexpected. Fires are no joke and they are no easy to fight. I respect firefighters to a whole other degree, and I hope you all do too. Being the child of one is not easy but knowing what they do for your community is a great feeling. Always remember to give them a hug and cherish every moment because life is short and in this field, you should expect the unexpected. God bless every single firefighter and their family.