Paying Tribute to Minnesota’s Fallen Firefighters

Several people from the MnFIRE team volunteered at this year’s Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service on Sunday, where hundreds gathered on the State Capitol grounds to remember our brothers and sisters in the fire service who have paid the ultimate price.

For 11 years, the event – coordinated by the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation – on the last Sunday in September has been a dramatic annual reminder of the importance of ensuring that every Minnesota firefighter has access to the education, prevention and care needed to handle a medical diagnosis, including the top-three diseases firefighters face: cardiac issues, emotional trauma and cancer.

Since 1881, 241 Minnesota firefighters have died in the line of duty. Their names have been inscribed on columns throughout the nationally recognized memorial, located on the south side of the Capitol grounds.

Learn more about the firefighters who were honored from KSTP‘s coverage of Sunday’s memorial service.

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Claps for Jason Palmquist of Hugo Fire Department – our latest training survey Streamlight Survivor flashlight drawing winner! 👏

We offer MnFIRE Awareness training as well as emotional wellness, cancer, cardiac health, sleep, and fitness & nutrition. Take a closer look and choose the best fit for your department at the link in our bio.

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We honor all cancer survivors who have worked or volunteered in the fire service. 🎗️💜

If you're in search of a special way to celebrate and remember a firefighter in your life, consider the MnFIRE Honor Wall. After making a donation of $100 or more, fill out the form to create a personal tribute in memory or honor of your loved one, and it will be added to the collection of heartfelt messages. Find more information here: mnfireinitiative.com/ways-to-help/#donate ... See MoreSee Less

If youre in search of a special way to celebrate and remember a firefighter in your life, consider the MnFIRE Honor Wall. After making a donation of $100 or more, fill out the form to create a personal tribute in memory or honor of your loved one, and it will be added to the collection of heartfelt messages. Find more information here: https://mnfireinitiative.com/ways-to-help/#donate

Make a lasting impact by sponsoring MnFORE – a golf tournament with a great purpose. From sponsoring a hole to donating raffle prizes, your sponsorship goes a long way to support the health and well-being of Minnesota firefighters. See opportunities here: mnfireinitiative.com/mnfore/ ... See MoreSee Less

Make a lasting impact by sponsoring MnFORE – a golf tournament with a great purpose. From sponsoring a hole to donating raffle prizes, your sponsorship goes a long way to support the health and well-being of Minnesota firefighters. See opportunities here: https://mnfireinitiative.com/mnfore/
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