MnFIRE Blog

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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Firefighters Need Your Help on Give to the Max Day

Minnesota’s annual giving holiday is Thursday, Nov. 17, but you don’t have to wait to support your local...
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Join us for the 2023 Firefighter Health Forum

You’re invited! Join us Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia to experience meaningful...
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You have a mental health condition – now what?

Five tips for dealing with a new diagnosis Life can bring many stressors, which can deteriorate both physical...
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Paying Tribute to Minnesota’s Fallen Firefighters

Several people from the MnFIRE team volunteered at this year’s Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service on Sunday, where...
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