FIREFIGHTERS
Joining Together in Support of the Transitional Healing Center at the 2021 Red Tie Gala
The 2021 Firefighters for Healing Red Tie Gala returned on November 6th and was better than ever! As a proud sponsor of this premier Twin Cities event, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland’s hosted 65 guests who were thrilled to wear their… Read more »
Silent Epidemic: An In-Depth Look at Firefighters and PTSD
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland takes pride in the support we offer to Minnesota’s firefighters, through a variety of ways. Currently, we are involved with the creation and production of a documentary as Executive Sponsor. Working closely with two-time regional Emmy-Award… Read more »
Life is Unpredictable
Forward by Ron Meuser, Jr. Jen Yackley and I originally met with Dana (who wrote the story below), her husband Ed and his service dog Rex to hear their story and learn how I can help. They founded an organization called Soldier’s… Read more »
Proposed Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Help Minnesota’s Firefighters
Firefighters are exposed to mentally taxing and traumatic events on a regular basis. From burning buildings, to medical emergencies, to car accidents, to various other crises in between, any call on any day can bring daring rescues that firefighters must be ready… Read more »
Lindsey Rowland Named Board Member of St. Paul Fire Foundation
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is proud to announce that Partner, Lindsey Rowland, is honored to accept a position on the Board of Directors of the St. Paul Fire Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2010, by Captain Steve Shapira, who recognized the need… Read more »
To My Husband…
Forward by Ron Meuser, Jr. Jen Yackley & I originally met with Dana (who wrote the story below in 2019), her husband Ed and his service dog Rex to hear their story and learn how I can help. They founded an… Read more »
How is PTSD Different?
There are many differences between physical injuries and mental injuries. This article discusses what you need to know if you have a work-related mental health injury. What Mental Health Injuries Are Compensable Under the Workers’ Compensation Act? There are only three… Read more »
Qualifying for Duty Disability Benefits
In order to qualify for Duty Disability benefits under the PERA Police and Fire Plan or the PERA Correctional Plan, a police officer, firefighter, or corrections officer will need to demonstrate that he or she has a condition that is expected to prevent… Read more »
Soldier’s 6 and K-9 Dez
Jen Yackley & I originally met with Dana (who wrote the story below), her husband Ed & his service dog Rex to hear their story and learn how I can help. They founded an organization called Solder’s 6 whose mission is to provide… Read more »
Minnesota Firefighters and Cancer
In Minnesota there is actually a presumption between firefighters and certain types of cancer based on research that is being done. The authority on this is the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and as we learn more about… Read more »