A mental health hotline for firefighters in Minnesota has seen more demand after three first responders were killed in Burnsville last month.
The Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) is a non-profit that advocates for the wellbeing of firefighters in Minnesota. In a typical 30-day span, the organization says calls to its assistance program add up to more than eight hours.
In the three weeks since the shooting in Burnsville, there have been more than 13 hours of calls. That’s about a 60 percent increase.
MnFIRE’s president George Esbensen joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about increasing mental health needs for Minnesota firefighters.
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