VIDEO: The Duluth Fire Departmentโs downtown headquarters became the start of a 150-mile walking journey for two Minnesota firefighters and an important cause. Excelsior firefighter Doug Foote and St. Paul firefighter Kyle Bode got a round of applause as they walked out of the Duluth fire station to make their way to St. Paul by foot. Over the multi-day event, the two will be joined by other firefighters, their families and community members to show support for the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE). MnFIRE is a non-profit that focuses on the health and wellness of firefighters at no cost. Organizers say firefighters face a higher risk of health issues related to cardiac disease, cancer and emotional trauma.
