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In 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 relationships and offers advice for new firefighters and their families. The couple also touches on the importance of self-care, community, and the invaluable lessons they've learned along the way. The episode concludes with some light-hearted anecdotes and rapid-fire questions, adding a touch of humor to their insightful discussion.

00:00 Welcome to Just a Girl and Her Firefighter

00:59 Recap of Last Week's Episode

02:08 The Struggles of Balancing Work and Family

03:42 A Turning Point: Prioritizing Family

04:08 Personal Stories of Sacrifice and Realization

05:04 The Impact of Overworking on Family Life

07:02 Making the Tough Decision to Step Back

12:54 Advice for New Firefighters and Their Families

20:35 Finding Community and Self-Care

25:04 Flipping the Script

25:11 Funny Stories from the Shift

26:11 Parenting Mishaps

31:18 Rapid Fire Questions

36:46 Best Life Advice

40:50 Conclusion and Farewell

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