In the past year and a half, amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and national social justice movements, our sense of commonality and community across the U.S. took a hit. Firefighters are often seen as significant community figures within their districts, especially is small towns, and play and an active role in maintaining not only the safety but also the integrity of their communities. In a year where belonging and togetherness felt stripped from all of us, what was it like for the firefighters?