Since its inception, the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) has been Minnesota’s leading expert on firefighter wellness, and is dedicated to providing the state’s firefighters with the tools they need to prioritize and protect their health. The Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) is the leading statewide organization for firefighter well-being, equipping firefighters and the people wh
o care about them with resources to prioritize and protect their health. MnFIRE is especially focused on the high incidence of occupational-related illnesses most commonly experienced by those in the fire service: cardiovascular disease, emotional trauma and cancer. This includes the MnFIRE Assistance Program with expanded emotional trauma resources, an up-to-$20,000 Critical Illness policy, and ongoing health and wellness training – available at no cost to all of Minnesota’s firefighters. All active firefighters are automatically enrolled in the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits. Along with prevention efforts through health and wellness education for firefighters, MnFIRE provides curriculum to medical and mental health professionals so they can treat their firefighter clients more effectively. If you’re a Minnesota firefighter in crisis, need help or need to file a critical illness claim, please call our confidential 24-hour hotline: 888-784-6634. For more information, visit www.mnfireinitiative.com.
