Join us for the Brost Memorial Day Challenge with MnFIRE!

We are counting down the days until the Outdoor Memorial Day “Murph” event! This exciting fitness event will take place in Long Lake, Minnesota. It includes a workout done in memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. The workout includes the following: one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats and a one-mile run.

Firefighters can choose to do the challenge in their gear, or without, and as written or scaled as much as needed. Departments are also welcome to take on the challenge as a team.

Half of the proceeds from this event will go to supporting MnFIRE’s mission of providing Minnesota’s firefighters with the resources they need to prioritize and protect their health. The other half will go to charities supporting veterans.

Learn more and register at MemorialDayChallenge.com.

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Meet our next Firefighter Health Forum speaker: Dr. Zeke McKinney!

Dr. McKinney is an occupational medicine physician who has worked with Minnesota firefighters for a decade. His session will review occupational health risks affecting those in the fire service, including heart disease, cancer and sleep deprivation. Dr. McKinney will also share medical screening methods and lifestyle changes to help firefighters stay healthy.

Check out more information about the Firefighter Health Forum, happening January 23-24, 2026! www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-firefighter-health-forum-registration-1964377725657?aff=social
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Shoutout to Kyle Rosenfeldt of Hawley Area Fire Department – our latest training survey Streamlight Survivor flashlight drawing winner! 🔦

We offer convenient, no-cost health and wellness trainings to all Minnesota fire departments. Interested in bringing a MnFIRE training to your department? Find more info here: mnfireinitiative.com/training/
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Shoutout to Kyle Rosenfeldt of Hawley Area Fire Department – our latest training survey Streamlight Survivor flashlight drawing winner! 🔦

We offer convenient, no-cost health and wellness trainings to all Minnesota fire departments. Interested in bringing a MnFIRE training to your department? Find more info here: https://mnfireinitiative.com/training/

Introducing our first Firefighter Health Forum speaker: Megan Lautz of Rescue RD - Megan Lautz!

Megan Lautz is an award-winning registered dietitian specializing in first responders. At the forum, Megan will teach simple, real-life strategies including:

🍽️ how to eat better during 24+ shifts
🍽️ what to grab when gas station cuisine is the only option
🍽️ how to avoid the energy crash that hits halfway through shift
🍽️ tips for optimizing hydration and choosing electrolyte products

Register for the Jan. 23-24 Firefighter Health Forum today! www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-firefighter-health-forum-registration-1964377725657?aff=social
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