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Meet MnFIRE Peer Supporter Andrea Kerfeld

Sauk Centre firefighter and EMT Andrea Kerfeld has been in the fire service for 15 years and is...
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Fighting Holiday Stress: Tips for Firefighters

For many, the holidays are a time of togetherness and celebration. Yet for firefighters, the season often brings...
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Simplifying Nutrition for the Tactical Athlete

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. As tactical athletes, firefighters require premium fuel for optimal performance. Their shifts...
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Routine sauna use and disease prevention

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Hitting a hot sauna may be a daunting thought after fighting a...
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MnFIRE Team Shares Hometown Heroes Updates at MN Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service

Every year since 2011, hundreds of people have gathered on the grounds of the State Capitol on the...
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Suicide prevention: What to know

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC According to the Minnesota Department of Health,...
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MnFIRE Announces Promotion of Rebecca Otto to Executive Director

The Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) Board of Directors has named Rebecca Otto the new Executive Director of MnFIRE....
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Wayne Kewitsch retires from MnFIRE

We hope you’ll join all of us in congratulating Wayne Kewitsch as he retires as MnFIRE executive director....
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Reducing stress with breathwork

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Firefighting is stressful, taxing the body and mind in unique ways. Firefighters...
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Alcohol: When is it too much?

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC Summer is a popular time for outdoor...
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