Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool

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. 🥩🎷🔥



01/21/2026

Another great article from our faith-based peer support team at Rescued and Restored -

Turn around, back out! In the first responder world, this phrase signals a clear understanding that the danger ahead outweighs the intention to move forward.

01/20/2026

A firefighter cancer awareness message from our very own Dr Sara Jahnke!

01/19/2026

MFFCIP has scheduled two excellent opportunities for you to learn how to become an effective peer supporter and build a robust peer support team. Join us for one of our Introduction to Peer Support classes in either Neosho (2/24) or Sunrise Beach (3/25). These classes are offered at no charge to you, thanks to our partnership with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety and the Fire Education Commission.

Register for the class nearest you via the MODFS Acadis portal at https://modfs.acadisonline.com
Non-fire service - email Sherry.MFFCIP@gmail.com

01/19/2026

Mid-level leaders play a critical role in creating a culture of wellness. Our partners at ResponderStrong have created a class to equip mid-level leaders and supervisors to recognize, support, and intervene when personnel face mental health or stress-related challenges. If this resonates with you, register for their class on March 11th at Central Jackson County FPD. Learn more at:
http://bit.ly/LeadStrongCentralJackson

01/15/2026

Is your department looking for mental health awareness training? Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend ResponderStrong's Mental Health Awareness Train-the-Trainer workshop during MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute'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

01/08/2026

Do your part to fight cancer during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month - Join the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. All U.S. firefighters—paid or volunteer, active or retired, with or without cancer- should join and share their fire service history in order to help understand and reduce cancer in the fire service. Get started at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry/index.html

01/08/2026

Are you a leader looking for tools to recognize, support, and intervene in mental health challenges? Sign up to attend ResponderStrong's new LeadStrong class at Central Jackson County Fire Protection District on March 11th. ResponderStrong is an outstanding national organization with a mission of providing mental health awareness and education for all first responders. This class is intentionally designed to support mid-level leaders in creating and maintaining a healthy wellness culture.
See below for more information and link to register for this free class.

01/07/2026

Coming soon to a mailbox near you!
As a token of our appreciation for your dedication and service to your community, MFFCIP is excited to partner with CRACKYL to provide all Missouri-registered fire departments, as well as our member EMS and Dispatch agencies, with a complimentary 2026 print subscription to CRACKYL Magazine.
MFFCIP and CRACKYL share a mission: To support the physical and mental health of ALL first responders. CRACKYL delivers cutting-edge information, strategies, and real-life stories tailored to help you thrive on and off the job.
Our goal in providing you with this outstanding, easy-to-digest resource is to encourage you to prioritize your health in the new year. So, read every page, discover valuable insights, learn fresh approaches to health and wellness, and - most importantly - put them into action to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle.