🚨 Exciting announcement: MnFIRE benefits are now available after leaving the fire service!
As of August 1, 2026, Minnesota firefighters who leave or retire from the fire service on or after that date will be eligible to extend their Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits directly through the MnFIRE Benefits Extension Program at a cost below market rate.
Eligible firefighters will have 45 days from their last date of fire service to enroll and can choose coverage based on their individual needs. Learn more here, and help us spread the word!
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Minnesota firefighters leaving service can now extend their MnFIRE wellness benefits, including counseling and critical illness coverage.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you currently using the Calm app through MnFIRE? This news is for you!
We are transitioning from the Calm app to the Calm Health app to provide a more comprehensive experience. Your access to the Calm app will end on October 1, 2026, and you will need to register for a new Calm Health account.
Available through MnFIRE at no cost to Minnesota firefighters and their families, Calm Health offers much of the same mindfulness content as the Calm app – such as meditations, Sleep Stories, music/soundscapes and daily exercises – along with evidence-based programs written by psychologists to support your mental and physical well-being.
Visit mnfireinitiative.com/hhap for details on how to access this app for free!
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Through the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, Minnesota firefighters have access to mental health support, an up-to-$20,000 Critical Illness insurance policy, ongoing health and wellness training and more. Make sure you and the firefighters in your life know about these vital resources: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap/
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Has your department completed a MnFIRE health and wellness training lately? Reminder that our no-cost trainings are available all year long and scheduled at your convenience. We update our trainings regularly, so even if your department has completed one or more MnFIRE trainings, a refresher is always fair game! Register here: mnfireinitiative.com/training/
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For nearly four decades, Tim Seehusen has served his community through the Olivia Fire Department. What began as a childhood curiosity of chasing sirens led him to a long-term commitment of helping others in need – and advocating for emotional and mental health resources for his department. Read more about Tim's journey, leadership and how the fire service has shaped his sense of purpose:
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Olivia Assistant Fire Chief Tim Seehusen shares how mental health support, training and peer connection can help firefighters thrive.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
