Navigating the Fire Life Together

Fire Family Strong

Couples Retreat

Agenda At A Glance

8:00 – 8:30 | Registration
8:30 – 9:00 | Welcome, Overview & Introductions
9:00 – 9:40 | Couples Activity: Newlywed Game
9:40 – 11:40 | Session 1 – The Impact of Firefighting Culture on Home Life
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok
11:40 – 12:15 | Working Lunch

12:15 – 1:45 | Session 2 – Tools for Successful Marriages
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok
1:45 – 3:30 | Session 3 – Relationship Reflection, Restoration, Repair & Enrichment
Rich & Yvonne Dutra-St. John
3:30 – 6:30 | Free Time / Check-In / Optional Activities
- Coastal walk • Biking • Pickleball • Spa time

5:00 – 6:00 | Sunset Bagpipe Performance & Photo Op
6:30 – 7:30 | Dinner
7:30 – 8:30 | Session 4 – Relationship Reflection, Restoration, Repair & Enrichment (cont.)
Rich & Yvonne Dutra-St. John
8:30 | Firepits: S'mores, Refreshments & Conversation

6:30 – 8:00 | Optional Activities
- Walk • Bike ride • Pickleball • Yoga • Sound bath • Fitness center
8:00 – 8:30 | Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 | Welcome Back & Keynote – Connection & Intention are Your Superpowers
Aaron Davis
9:00 – 9:30 | Take Aways from Day One
9:30 – 11:30 | Session 5 – Constructive Conflict Resolution
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch & Break
Check out if not staying Saturday night

12:30 – 1:15 | Session 6 – Shift Transitions & Creating Intentional Connection
Matthew Mesker
1:15 – 1:45 | Session 7 – What Gets in the Way – and What Brings Us Back
Matthew Mesker
1:45 – 2:30 | Breakout Sessions
- Male Partners: Matthew Mesker
- Female Partners: Danelle Campbell
2:30 – 3:15 | Breakout Debrief
3:15 – 4:00 | Self-Care & Easy Wins Moving Forward
Fire Family Foundation Program Staff
4:00 – 4:30 | Closing Session: Reflections & Evaluation