This in-depth report provides an update on the foundational elements of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative; the current status and best practices for cardiac disease, emotional trauma, and cancer within the Minnesota fire service; and how MnFIRE plans to continue to achieve its mission.
The purpose of this document is to assist the healthcare provider in the evaluation, treatment, and ongoing surveillance of the health and wellness of firefighters. The recommendations in this document are supported by ongoing clinical research of firefighters’ health and by the extensive experience and expertise of the providers caring for them.