Blog - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative

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...

Our trained Peer Support network is made up of firefighters and firefighter family members of all ranks and...

In tandem with our medical experts, dedicated MnFIRE training instructors like Andy Willenbring deliver crucial education about cancer,...

Contributed by Paul J. Anderson II, M.D. As a firefighter, anything can happen on a shift or a call....

“We had an incident where a person lost their life in a grain bin. We all knew this...

Contributed by MnFIRE Mental Health Director Melinda Coscarelli, PhD, LPCC, LADC As firefighters, you’re taught to always be...