Blog - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative

Contributed by MnFIRE partner, Optum Most of us are aware of how “triggers” can bring negative emotions and...

The Minnesota fire service community recently gathered at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia for a full day...

When Jeff Rosener walked out the door after meeting with a mental health counselor for the first time,...

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) lists six key pillars to...

35 years ago, Kip Springer planned to become a police officer. In hopes of gaining work experience while...

NAMI Minnesota presented the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) with the “Transforming Attitudes Award” at its annual conference on...

Sauk Centre firefighter and EMT Andrea Kerfeld has been in the fire service for 15 years and is...

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

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. As tactical athletes, firefighters require premium fuel for optimal performance. Their shifts...

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Hitting a hot sauna may be a daunting thought after fighting a...