A World Full of Stories.
Travel writing, photography, and video capturing the people, places, and experience that shape our lives.
Welcome to The Wandering Firefighter
If you’re new here, welcome.
The Wandering Firefighter is about intentional travel — trips that create memories, not just check boxes.
Published Writing
A collection of published articles on travel, leadership, family, and the experiences that change us (more published writing from Jeramie Eginoire HERE)
THIRST: The Hike That Humbled Me
Published in the Summer 2026 issue of Iowa Outdoors Magazine
A “simple” two-day hike around Iowa’s Lake Red Rock became an unforgettable lesson in preparation, humility, and respecting the outdoors.
Stepping Out of Response Mode: Why Fire Service Leaders Need Deliberate Reset
Published by Firehouse Magazine
A reflection on leadership and the importance of intentionally stepping away from constant response mode in the fire service and everyday life through travel.
Travel in Real Life
Short videos from the road–real places, real people, and the moments that made the journey unforgettable.
About The Wandering Firefighter
I’m not a travel influencer. I’m a firefighter who loves taking my family places and figuring out how to do it without wrecking our finances. If you want practical travel, honest lessons, and trips that actually fit real life — you’re in the right place.