Service to the community often comes with a sacrifice. That is often time away from home and family.  Snowfighters develop tight bonds with the crews they work with and may take for granted the support they get from their loved ones at home. Families are challenged with understanding and supporting their snowfighter while trying to fill the void created by their absence. The missed holidays, ball games or concerts, children’s milestones, and other daily functions continue, and that time can’t be replaced.   As they serve the community, snowfighters also need to remember their family members, who support them during emergencies, and the importance of self-care. This presentation will discuss all of these impacts through shared experiences. Proficiency Level: Applied Evaluation Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6HTPHC 

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
• Recognize the impacts of a snowfighting career on families.
• Develop strategies to make work-life balance changes to help sustain and improve personal heath and relationships.
• Communicate with their family and even engage them in the service they are providing to the community.

Contributor/Source

Angelina Fornaro-Daughter of Public Works Employee, Janis Duffy-Wife of Public Works Professional, Karen Fornaro-Wife of Public Works Director

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