MnFORE 2025: A swinging success

The 2025 MnFORE Golf Tournament presented by Schmidt & Salita Law Team was a hot and memorable day to enjoy 18 holes in support of firefighter health and wellness – and like previous years, the event was sold out with 144 attendees!

“After seven years of hosting our annual golf tournament, it keeps getting more special and meaningful to see both familiar and new faces from the fire service community gather and rally together,” said Mike Dobesh, president and co-founder of MnFIRE. “It’s an opportunity to not only connect socially but also to shine a light on the critical health needs of firefighters and their families across Minnesota.”

At MnFORE this year, we were also pleased to debut our new video featuring firefighters from across Minnesota sharing their stories about how MnFIRE benefits have impacted them and supported their health and well-being since our inception in 2016. Our goal is to continue the critical support of firefighters who face health issues like cardiac, cancer and emotional trauma.

We greatly appreciate the many golfers, volunteers and generous sponsors who helped make it a successful day at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake. A special thank you to the Schmidt & Salita Law Team for their support as the title sponsor and our media guest Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE-11 who attended and recently covered the event and more about MnFIRE.

The funds raised at MnFORE allow us to continue providing critical health and wellness resources and more to Minnesota’s firefighters when they need it most.

Looking ahead, please save the date for July 14, 2026, and join us again at Legends for the eighth annual MnFORE Golf Tournament. In the meantime, enjoy browsing photos from this year’s event on MnFIRE’s Facebook page. Give the page a “follow” and stay up to date on MnFIRE happenings and news all year long.

 

Recent News

MnFIRE Supports Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota
May 6, 2026
MnFIRE instructor takes his own advice, calls hotline for help
April 20, 2026
St. Paul firefighter advocates for peer support, sleep and exercise
April 3, 2026
3 Small diet shifts for better firefighter nutrition
March 17, 2026
MnFIRE elects two new board members
March 4, 2026
Why firefighters need an annual physical
February 23, 2026
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

Are you wanting to build a functional fitness routine, but unsure of where to start? How about pairing that with nutritious meals to nourish your body? 🏋️🍽️

We've got you and your department covered with our no-cost fitness & nutrition training – designed specifically for firefighters. Check it out today: mnfireinitiative.com/training/

#MoveForHealthDay
... See MoreSee Less

Are you wanting to b

🚨 Calling all current and retired firefighters in or near Brainerd, Minnesota

We're currently seeking new MnFIRE training instructors – especially folks who live in or near Brainerd – to facilitate our free trainings on topics like cardiac, emotional wellness, cancer, sleep, and fitness & nutrition in communities like the Brainerd Lakes Area. These crucial trainings happen in tandem with our MnFIRE team, and we'd love your help.

If interested, please contact us at info@mnfireinitiative.com.
... See MoreSee Less

🚨 Calling all cur

Happy #InternationalFirefightersDay to our phenomenal firefighters here in Minnesota and all around the world! We are so proud to support the fire service community through the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program. Thank a firefighter in your life today, and send this link their way: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap/ ... See MoreSee Less

Happy #International

Firefighters are exposed to traumatic stress at particularly high rates, and getting help from someone who has lived similar experiences can make all the difference. That's why MnFIRE peer supporters are here to provide confidential support to Minnesota firefighters, while acting as a bridge to outside professional services.

By providing emotional support outside of the traditional medical system, peer support directly reduces the culture of silence in the fire service that has all too often resulted in worsening mental health and suicide.

We've got your back. Visit our website or call 888-784-6634. mnfireinitiative.com/peer-support/

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
... See MoreSee Less

Firefighters are exp
Load more
Skip to content