Save the Date: Firefighter Health Forum

MnFIRE is proud to present the inaugural Firefighter Health Forum, a gathering of cardiac, cancer and mental health experts and fire service leaders to share the latest information, in-depth research and techniques related to firefighter health. This new event will create local and national opportunities for collaboration.

On the heels of the Minnesota legislature passing the most comprehensive firefighter well-being legislation in the nation, the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, comes this first-ever educational forum specifically focused on protecting and supporting Minnesota firefighter health.

Join us in April!

This important and exclusive two-day symposium will take place April 22-23, 2022, at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America. The forum will feature four distinct tracks for fire service leaders, medical providers, mental health providers and peer supporters.

Stay tuned for more details, including registration information, session topics and more. If you have any questions in the meantime, contact MnFIRE’s Director of Program Delivery DeeDee Jankovich at djankovich@mnfireinitiative.com or call 888-784-6634.

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More than 90% of Minnesota fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer-staffed – and we're so grateful for the individuals who donate their time, energy and skills to protect our neighbors.

All active volunteer firefighters (and career firefighters) in Minnesota have access to Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap/

Thank you, volunteer firefighters! ❤️ #NationalVolunteerWeek
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A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Our Critical Illness Program lightens the load.

If you were diagnosed with cancer or another critical illness while you were an active firefighter, you could receive a lump-sum cash payment up to $20,000. The process is simple yet life changing. See the steps here: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap/#CI

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Last call for responses on our Hometown Heroes Assistance Program survey: due Sunday, April 19 💬

All active Minnesota firefighters are encouraged to take the 5-10-minute confidential survey. Eligible respondents will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $500 Visa gift cards!

Help us strengthen MnFIRE to better support firefighter well-being: tinyurl.com/MnFIRE-Survey
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