MnFIRE Blog

Spotlight on MnFIRE Training: Q&A with Instructor Andy Willenbring

In tandem with our medical experts, dedicated MnFIRE training instructors like Andy Willenbring deliver crucial education about cancer,...
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Healthy Use of Substances: Rethink Your Drink

Contributed by Paul J. Anderson II, M.D. As a firefighter, anything can happen on a shift or a call....
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From answering the call to making the call: A fire chief’s journey with peer support

“We had an incident where a person lost their life in a grain bin. We all knew this...
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Managing a mental health emergency: How fire chiefs can help their firefighters

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC As firefighters, you’re taught to always be...
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To Our Minnesota Fire Service Sisters and Brothers

To Our Minnesota Fire Service Sisters and Brothers: Everyone at MnFIRE joins the entire state as we mourn...
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Cardiovascular health in the fire service

Contributed by Nicholas E. Blonien, DO February is American Hearth Month – a time when people are encouraged...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness & Prevention

Cancer is unfortunately now the leading cause of death among firefighters nationwide. Although this subject is certainly crucial...
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How your brain-gut connection can help fuel your mental well-being

While nutrition alone can’t solve the complexities of a mental health condition, a growing body of research is...
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Learn how to shift your thinking patterns to reduce stress and anxiety

When you’re going through something stressful or feeling anxious, negative thoughts can make difficult situations and feelings even...
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