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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The fire service turned out with its most powerful showing yet for Fire Service Day at the Capitol on Monday, April 27. Over 130 fire service members and friends, including MnFIRE President Mike Dobesh, Interim Executive Director DeeDee Jankovich and board members Scott Vadnais, Ed Hoffman and Jen Elleraas, met with legislators to discuss important issues that impact firefighters statewide, including MnFIRE’s role in administering the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program. ... See MoreSee Less

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It's World Day for Safety and Health at Work – an observance that goes hand in hand with our mission at MnFIRE. Through the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, we are proud to provide:

🔴 No-cost counseling visits and peer support
🔴 Up-to-$20,000 Critical Illness insurance policy
🔴 Ongoing health and wellness training

We'd love to support you or a firefighter in your life. Learn more here: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap/
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Shoutout to Faribault Fire Department for recently completing cardiac health training! 🫀

Follow their lead and help your crew protect their cardiovascular health by signing up for a training: mnfireinitiative.com/training/
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Shoutout to Faribaul

Did you know MnFIRE offers a class specifically dedicated to emotional wellness? This session:

☑️ helps de-stigmatize talking about mental health in your department
☑️ provides practical information on how to debrief after a difficult call
☑️ recommends ways to maintain emotional well-being
☑️ covers MnFIRE resources available to support firefighters

Emotional wellness training is available to all Minnesota fire departments, at no cost to you or your crew: mnfireinitiative.com/training/

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