Published stories, essays and articles on travel, family, leadership and the experiences that change how we see the world.
I’m a travel writer, author and Iowa fire captain drawn to stories about the places we go, the people we meet and what those experiences teach us along the way. My writing covers travel, family, leadership, the outdoors and the fire service, usually with one foot in storytelling and the other in reflection.
Selected Writing
When We Misread the Call—Fear, Culture, and the EMS Response
Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)
A first-person reflection on how fear, culture and assumptions can shape emergency medical responses—and how travel and exposure to unfamiliar people and places can challenge the way we interpret the communities we serve.
Thirst: The Hike That Humbled Me
Iowa Outdoors Magazine
A firsthand account of how a seemingly straightforward hike at Lake Red Rock became a lesson in preparation, judgment and respecting the outdoors when I underestimated one of the most basic necessities: water.
Stepping Out of Response Mode: Why Fire Service Leaders Need Deliberate Reset
Firehouse Magazine
A reflective piece on why fire service leaders sometimes need to step away from constant response mode, seek perspective beyond the station and return better equipped to lead, connect and serve.
About the Writer
Jeramie Eginoire is an Iowa fire captain, travel writer and author of How Travel Has Made Me Less of a Jerk. Named the 2025 Rotary Club of Des Moines Firefighter of the Year, he writes about travel, family, leadership, culture and the ways unfamiliar experiences can change how we see the world. He is also the creator of The Wandering Firefighter, where he shares stories and practical ideas about meaningful travel.
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