⏰ Reminder: register for the Minnesota 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by Red Line Fitness! This is a fundraiser for MnFIRE and the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation, supporting firefighters and their family members all across the state.
Whether you choose to climb (or walk!) as part of your department, with your family, your coworkers or as an individual participant, every step honors the 343 firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and others who lost their lives while serving on 9/11. Open to all ages and fitness levels – sign up now!
First Annual Minnesota 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
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Honoring the 343. Carrying Their Legacy.**Ticket Sales Increase Sept 1st, 2026On Friday, September 11, 2026, join firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you North Pine County News for sharing information about our new Benefits Extension Program! We're so glad to provide these resources to Minnesota firefighters even after leaving the fire service.
Remember – you have only 45 days from your last date of service to enroll and extend your benefits. Learn more by reading the full story here:
MnFire introduces benefits extension program
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Nonprofit Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) currently provides all active Minnesota firefighters with health and wellness benefits, including access to a critical illness insurance policy and ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our health and wellness trainings focus on the biggest risks that could affect you as a firefighter. Schedule a no-cost session for your department: mnfireinitiative.com/training/
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Staying hydrated can be difficult for anyone, but it can be especially hard for firefighters. The physical demands of the job, combined with high-heat environments and exposure to extreme weather conditions can make maintaining proper hydration a tall task for firefighters, who need to stay vigilant about drinking enough water and keeping up their electrolytes.
Read our latest blog, based on a presentation at the 2026 Firefighter Health Forum by Rescue RD - Megan Lautz, for tips to stay hydrated in firefighting:
The importance of hydrating in firefighting - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative
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Hydration matters on every call. Learn how firefighters can prevent dehydration, maintain electrolytes and improve performance and recovery.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We're here for you – even after you leave the fire service – through the MnFIRE Benefits Extension Program! Minnesota firefighters who leave or retire from the fire service on or after August 1, 2026 can extend their Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits at a cost below market rate. Firefighters only have 45 days from the date they leave the fire service to enroll, so share with your department and fellow firefighters so they're covered:
Benefits Extension Program - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative
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Starting August 1, 2026, Minnesota firefighters can extend their Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits after they leave the fire service, at a cost below market rate.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
