Take a moment and think about your male colleagues, friends and family members. When was the last time you asked one of them how they’re feeling?
It’s important we keep challenging the fire service’s culture of silence and encourage men to ask for help when they may need it, as emotional distress can affect daily life, work, relationships and overall well-being. Discover ways to support men's mental health in our latest blog:
Supporting men’s mental health - MnFIRE - Minnesota Firefighter Initiative
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Firefighters are exposed to traumatic stress at particularly high rates, and getting help from someone who has lived similar experiences can make all the difference.
That's where MnFIRE's Peer Support Program comes in. MnFIRE peer supporters are here to provide confidential support to those experiencing personal, emotional or work-related problems, and one of them can help you today. Call 888-784-6634 or learn more at mnfireinitiative.com/peer-support/
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It's the season of thanks – and we are always thankful for our state's hometown heroes. GiveMN.org's Give to the Max Day is an opportune time to show gratitude and appreciation for those who sacrifice so much for our communities.
Your individual donation to MnFIRE on Give to the Max Day supports Minnesota firefighters by bolstering our mental health and emotional trauma services such as our crisis response work, critical incident stress management, debriefing, suicide prevention, trauma processing and more.
Early giving has begun – you can make a difference in the lives in Minnesota firefighters TODAY. Learn more and donate here: www.givemn.org/organization/Mnfire
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Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer compared to the general population, including breast cancer. However, there is hope – education is the first step towards prevention.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, consider educating your department through our no-cost cancer training. This class explains activities that put firefighters at higher risk for developing cancer, proper PPE strategies for mitigating cancer risks, and what types of screenings can be done to catch cancer early. Stand up to cancer by scheduling a training today: mnfireinitiative.com/training/
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Thank you, Schmidt and Salita Law Team, for generously matching the donation amount raised by Tommy's Tonka Trolley back in September! We deeply appreciate your support, and we're proud to utilize the proceeds and matched amount to support firefighters across our state. 🚒
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