Blog - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC According to the Minnesota Department of Health,...

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

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

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Firefighting is stressful, taxing the body and mind in unique ways. Firefighters...

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

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Research and firefighter wellness initiatives, like the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE), have...

Kyle Bode has been in the fire service for more than 20 years and he’s a proud MnFIRE...

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. What if you were told there is a drug that prevents cancer,...

We’re thrilled to announce that former Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto has joined MnFIRE as our first-ever Director...

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, D.O. Cancer remains a leading cause of firefighter mortality. Despite marvelous advances in...