Joy MacDermid (Western University) was interviewed on the CBC London Morning radio show about the FIREWELL study that found high rates of painful sites in firefighters. Listen to the 6-minute interview: [audio mp3="http://firewell.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/180213_CBC-Radio-London-Morning.mp3"][/audio] To read interview transcript: click here. Read More
2018
In the Media: Joy MacDermid and Rob D’Amico featured on the Western News about FIREWELL study on MSK injuries in firefighters
Joy MacDermid (Western University) and Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 288 IAFF) were interviewed on the Western News about the FIREWELL study on the burden of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters. To read the Western News article: click Read More
PSHSA Webinar: Important Considerations for Return to Work Following Absence from Work Related to PTSD
A webinar hosted by The Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) Description courtesy of PSHSA "Helping workers return to work in a in a safe, productive way is an important to fostering positive mental health. As workplaces implement PTSD Read More
Introducing Our New FIREWELL Research Champion Series: AMANDA BRAZIL
We're introducing a new FIREWELL Research Champion series which profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Amanda Brazil Amanda Brazil is a volunteer firefighter with the Cross Roads Fire Department Read More
IAFF Firehouse Training Webcasts
The following sessions will be presented LIVE from the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit & Human Relations Conference: IAFF Centre of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery: Access, Expectations and Treatment Date: January 30, 2018 Time: 10:30 am - Read More
FIREWELL Research Presented at McMaster Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program Open House
FIREWELL research projects conducted by Dr. Joy MacDermid's graduate students were presented at the McMaster University Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program Open House in Hamilton, Ontario: Osifeso T, MacDermid J, Sinden K. Anatomic region and number of musculoskeletal injuries, predictors of Read More
Research Opportunity: PEI Volunteer Firefighters Wanted for Qualitative Study on Critical Incidents
PEI volunteer firefighters are needed for a qualitative study called, "Everyone goes home: Exploring the implicit learning of critical incidents in the volunteer fire service." The study will be exploring how firefighters learn to cope with stress related to critical Read More
2018 OPFFA Occupational Health & Safety Seminar
The 2018 Patrick J. DeFazio Occupational Health & Safety Seminar hosted by the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association will be held February 5-8, 2018 at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. Read More
NEW FIREWELL Paper: Prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters are influenced by age and length of service
A FIREWELL research study on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters was recently published in the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health. This study was led by Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University Read More
In the Media: Amanda Brazil featured on CBC News article on PEI’s volunteer firefighters
Amanda Brazil (Volunteer Firefighter, Cross Roads Fire Department) was interviewed by CBC News about being part of the PEI volunteer fire service. Click here to read the CBC News article. Read More