Blog - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative

Contributed by Paul J. Anderson II, M.D. As a firefighter, anything can happen on a shift or a call....

“We had an incident where a person lost their life in a grain bin. We all knew this...

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC As firefighters, you’re taught to always be...

To Our Minnesota Fire Service Sisters and Brothers: Everyone at MnFIRE joins the entire state as we mourn...

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, DO February is American Hearth Month – a time when people are encouraged...

Cancer is unfortunately now the leading cause of death among firefighters nationwide. Although this subject is certainly crucial...

While nutrition alone can’t solve the complexities of a mental health condition, a growing body of research is...

When you’re going through something stressful or feeling anxious, negative thoughts can make difficult situations and feelings even...

Mental health conditions affect people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles in all kinds of ways. In fact,...