The Brief
- According to MnFIRE, 90% of firefighters in the state are volunteers, meaning they don’t get benefits to deal with the physical and emotional toll of the job.
- That’s why two firefighters from the metro are on a unique journey across Minnesota to draw attention to the health risks that come with the job.
- Doug Foote and Kyle Bode are walking 165 miles from Duluth to St. Paul to raise awareness about firefighter health.
WYOMING, Minn. (FOX 9) – Being a firefighter can take both a physical and emotional toll.
Step by step
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For the past few days, Doug Foote and Kyle Bode have been a pair of men on a mission.
With each step they take, these firefighters hope to save lives, not just of fire victims, but of their fellow firefighters.…