2 MN Firefighters Take On 150-Mile Walking Journey From Duluth To St. Paul

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department’s 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.

For more on the cause and how you can help, click here.