Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool

01/30/2026

Check out what just landed! MFFCIP is excited to provide all Missouri fire departments, along with our member EMS and telecommunications agencies, with a 2026 CRACKYL printed subscription. So run to your department mailbox and start putting this amazing resource into action! (and hey, Frank Leeb is on the cover of this edition, which makes it even cooler!)

01/29/2026

How do you, as a first responder, prevent your family from becoming Collateral Damage? Check out this great article by Ben Burrow of Rescued and Restored Peer Support.

Without proper recovery, families can quickly shift from being proud first responder families to ones that are broken and confused.

01/29/2026

Is your department looking for solid mental health awareness training designed for first responders? MFFCIP is excited to sponsor ResponderStrong's Mental Health Awareness Train-the-Trainer workshop, featuring nationally recognized instructors David Wurtzel and Vickie Warehime, during MUFRTI's Winter Fire School event. For only $50 you will receive all materials to take this fantastic program back to your department. Register at https://web.cvent.com/event/602960ef-1571-41cd-b59b-664ab24ba97b/summary

01/28/2026

We're fans of both of these outstanding organizations which work tirelessly to improve the health and wellness of all first responders, men and women. Be sure to check out their online resources and follow them on Facebook.
Women In Fire
Science to the Station

01/28/2026

If you are struggling with navigating insurance and finances following a cancer diagnosis, join in for this free webinar sponsored by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network

💜 Insurance Navigation After a Cancer Diagnosis
Protecting your financial health matters just as much as protecting your physical health.

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), in collaboration with Triage Cancer, invites firefighters, EMS providers, survivors, and family members to a FREE webinar on navigating insurance and finances after a cancer diagnosis.

🧾 Topics include:
✔️ Health insurance options
✔️ Choosing the right plan for your family
✔️ Handling insurance denials
✔️ Supplemental cancer insurance
✔️ Managing medical bills & out-of-pocket costs
✔️ Financial stability during treatment & recovery

🎙 Speakers: Russ Osgood, Scott Jennie & Amanda Goodstadt

📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 10am PT | 12pm CT | 1pm ET
🎟 FREE Registration:
👉 TriageCancer.org/FCSNwebinar

Because no firefighter or family should face cancer alone — medically or financially.
🚒💜

01/27/2026

This is sure to be a fun event while supporting a great cause! Please consider participating.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST WILL BE THE LAST DAY FOR TICKET SALES!

01/26/2026

Oncologist Dr. Kenn Kunz shares important information for firefighters:

What every firefighter should know about cancer.Firefighter cancer awareness.

01/23/2026

In honor of Russ Hamilton and all our first responders who battle cancer.

Former Fire Cpt. Russ Hamilton passed away from a presumptive occupational cancer at the age of 62 on Dec. 27, 2025. Colleagues say his death serves as a reminder to

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Did you know that sleep deprivation over time can increase your cancer risk? Learn more about how to improve your sleep, on and off shift.

01/22/2026

This is going to be AWESOME! Make plans now to attend.

🚨 Save the date, nerds. 🚨 Science to the Station is heading to Kansas City for NERDSTOCK ’26 and yes, it’s going to be as gloriously nerdy as it sounds.
📍 November 3–5, 2026 | Kansas City, MO

Why KC?
Because where else do you get world-class BBQ, legendary jazz, and historic mob connections that somehow also lead straight to Las Vegas?
If that’s not a metaphor for public safety, science, and chaos beautifully coexisting… I don’t know what is.

Three days of turning research into real-world impact, bringing fire and EMS together with the smartest minds in the room, and reminding everyone that science belongs at the station, not just in journals.

Mark your calendars.
Tell your crew.
Start planning your brisket intake accordingly. 🥩🎷🔥