Today’s episode is going to be a little different. It’s a look back at a major learning event in a firefighter’s career. But, as you’ll hear, the lessons taught weren’t necessarily clear.

And years later, the firefighter involved is still trying to sort out all of what she should take from the experience. It's not cut-and-dried by any means.

But it’s worth hearing about, no matter how long you’ve been a member of the fire service. Returning to Code 3 to tell her story is Kaci Corrigan.

She’s a battalion chief at a department in Northwest Pierce County, Washington. She’s also an instructor with First Due Training in Washington State, as well as an adjunct instructor with Fire By Trade.