It's more than fire - it's the hidden dangers that firefighters face

Cardiac Health

Heart disease is the number one killer of firefighters nationwide and is by far the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. More info
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CAncer Prevention

Cancer caused 61% of the career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from January 1, 2002, to March 31, 2017, according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). More info

Emotional Trauma

A recent study found that more firefighters died by suicide in 2017 than all line-of-duty deaths combined. More info

Helping St. Paul Firefighters

The St. Paul Fire Foundation is dedicated to supporting the firefighters of the St. Paul Fire Department. Minnesota currently ranks 48th in the nation in per-capita fire service spending, despite being the 21st most populous state and 12th largest in area. To help bridge this gap, the SPFF needs your help

Volunteer

Volunteers provide event support through day-of action or assistance with event planning.

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Fundraise

Make St. Paul Fire Foundation the beneficiary of your next community or personal event.

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