How to be a single father and firefighter

I'm new here and found this site through Google. My marriage has been falling apart for some time now. I would like it to last, but I think my wife has given up and the kids are suffering. I'm affraid that divorce is in the future. I love my kids and love being a dad. How can you possibly be a single parent and paid firefighter. I have three kids 8 - 1 year old and my shifts are 48/72. How do you do it?

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Permalink Reply by Rita Jo Studdard on May 9, 2011 at 9:48pm
I am sorry to hear about your marriage. I hope your wife changes her mind and you are able to work things out. I am not a paid firefighter I am a volunteer firefighter. I have 2 kids and I am going through a divorce now. My kids are older but I am hoping they are not suffering with me being a fulltime worker and a volunteer firefighter. I try and make time for my girls. If you ever need someone to talk to I will be your friend and listen.

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