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Trainee presents FIREWELL research at McMaster’s FHS Research Plenary

May 21, 2019 News

Shannon Killip (Rehabilitation Sciences PhD trainee, supervisor: Dr. Joy MacDermid) presented her FIREWELL research at the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences Plenary Session. Killip S. Differences in disability management outcomes in first responders compared to high and low physical… Read More

Dr. Amanda Brazil receives PhD in education from UPEI

May 13, 2019 News

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Brazil who received her PhD in education from the University of Prince Edward Island on May 10 2019. Dr. Brazil’s PhD research was titled, "Everyone goes home: Exploring the implicit learning of critical incidents in the… Read More

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2019 State of the Science National Firefighter Cancer Symposium

June 10, 2019 - June 11, 2019Miami, Florida Upcoming Events

The University of Miami is hosting the first ever State of the Science National Firefighter Cancer Symposium 2019: BUILDING A SCIENTIFIC ROADMAP FOR CANCER CONTROL AND PREVENTION IN THE U.S. FIRE SERVICE "At this meeting, we will be addressing critical… Read More

Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

September 8, 2019Canada Upcoming Events

The second Sunday in September of each year is designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. On that day, the Canadian flag will be half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments. Read More

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