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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NAMI Minnesota and Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network are hosting a no-cost class: Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS.
🚒 Designed for firefighters, EMS personnel, and family members of fire/EMS personnel
🗓️ Saturday, Jan. 17 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
💻 Virtual
Register by Jan. 9:
Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS - Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network
www.preventsuicidemn.org
Many first responders experience high rates of mental health challenges including PTSD, anxiety and depression. Their jobs are demanding and often dangerous.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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The variety that comes with a fire service job is one of the reasons Tracy Terbell was excited to go to work every day. But after more than two decades in the fire service and some highly traumatic calls, she started to struggle both on and off the job.
After using MnFIRE’s confidential helpline to receive her five no-cost therapy visits, Tracy credits MnFIRE and her therapist – who she still works with today – for her newfound resilience and the tools she’s equipped to use when times are tough.
Read more of Tracy's impactful story in our latest blog:
Therapy saves firefighter’s life and longtime career - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative
mnfireinitiative.com
Therapy proves critical for firefighter Tracy Terbell on her path to becoming a stronger and healthier firefighter.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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