10 | Lee Enterprises - Western Region Bridal Guide 2024 R elighting
Scottsbluff area couple met as firefighters; join together years later in surprise wedding Their friends and family watched their relationship blossom for years before on Nov. 26, 2023, the couple invited them all to a “Winter Wonderland Party.” In reality, the party was their wedding. Carissa and Tim said they had decided that since they had the F ire of L ove and serving a total of 24 years in fire service. She has led the department as its chief for the last three years. Both of them serve in volunteer roles while working regular jobs as well, Tim works for the roads department and Carissa runs the Firefighter Ministry, helping those whose lives are affected by fires. The pair first became acquainted as they worked on a fire prevention committee in the early 2000s. They would not start dating until years later. “We were just in different phases of life and didn’t actually start dating until a few years ago,” Carissa said. “I’m sure we probably met earlier than that,” Tim said, “because it seems like we’ve known each other forever.” To them, their relationship seems as natural as the decision to become firefighters. They both take fulfillment from their careers and Carissa said with her family’s history in the career, “it’s just what I was supposed to do.” Tim also remarked that he found the career choice fulfilling and continued the work because he has been able to help other people.
JACK UNDERWOOD Star-Herald
The story of Carissa Schank-Grubbs and Tim Grubbs’ wedding is nearly as unique as their relationship, and firefighting runs through them both. Tim has served as the fire chief for Banner County since 2008 and has worked as a fireman since 1994, like his father before him. Carissa, a fourth generation firefighter, has been with the Scotts Bluff County Rural Fire Protection District for 14 years
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