MnFIRE Blog

Taatjes Staying Positive Despite Cancer Diagnosis

Critical Illness insurance through Hometown Heroes Assistance Program has been a financial lifeline during difficult time While a...
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Now Introducing: The MnFIRE PeerConnect App

Firefighting is a strenuous job – physically, mentally and emotionally. Call after call, year after year, the stress...
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Resources for firefighter partners & families

Being the spouse, partner or family member of a firefighter is no easy thing. We all know how...
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MnFIRE Supports IAFF and Metro Fire Chiefs Statement on PFAS in Firefighter PPE

As an organization advocating for firefighter health, MnFIRE extends its support for the joint statement regarding PFAS in...
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Sleep Insufficiency in the Fire Service

Contributed by Dr. Nick Blonien, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Poor sleep quality is a public health epidemic, and...
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Heart health is important year-round

While all systems of the body are important, the heart is the epicenter of it all. That’s why...
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Hitting the reset button on your lifestyle

By Dr. Paul Anderson, occupational and lifestyle medicine, HealthPartners It’s no secret that being a firefighter takes a...
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Another successful Firefighter Health Forum in the books

That’s a wrap on the 2023 Firefighter Health Forum! We appreciate everyone who was able to join us...
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McCoy knows knowledge helps further wellness

Austin fire chief prioritizes firefighter health with MnFIRE training Firefighters are in an others-first career, often focusing on...
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7 tips for managing stress this holiday season and beyond

From the anticipation of beginning a new year to adjusting to whatever else life throws at you, the...
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