This comprehensive firefighter well-being program combines three vital resources for all active volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time and full-time Minnesota firefighters at no cost:
Confidential help is available 24/7 over the phone for active firefighters and their families. MnFIRE’s mental health providers offer trauma-informed care and understand the emotional health and stress unique to the fire service.
Any member of a firefighter’s household, including children living away from home, can access this resource, including up to five no-cost counseling visits per issue, per year.
Firefighters can be matched with a trained MnFIRE peer supporter who knows firsthand the difficulties firefighters face.
All active Minnesota firefighters are automatically enrolled in MnFIRE’s Critical Illness Program which provides a lump-sum cash payment up to $20,000 after diagnoses of critical illnesses such as cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder or a heart attack. For instance, if a firefighter has a heart attack either on the job or mowing the yard, they can receive a cash payout to help manage expenses like medical bills and travel costs to and from specialist visits.
The firefighter’s diagnosis must have occurred while they were an active firefighter. The firefighter has one year from the date of diagnosis to file the claim.
For more information visit securian.com/mnfire-insurance.
For any questions regarding MnFIRE or the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program,
call 888-784-6634 and select Option 4.
To assist firefighters in protecting their physical and emotional health, MnFIRE offers no-cost trainings to departments on firefighter occupational health risks. The following two-hour classes are available:
These no-cost two-hour sessions are available whenever it’s convenient for your department. Trainings are tailored to both department leadership and firefighters.
Our training complies with the Public Safety Duty Disability law for wellness training and peer support programs.
Display this poster at your station. It outlines the HHAP benefits and how to access support.
A comprehensive guide to no-cost HHAP benefits.
Check out how firefighters across Minnesota are utilizing these crucial health and wellness resources.