A York University study is seeking female identifying firefighters in Canada to participate in an online survey on their experiences related to Imposter Syndrome and gender normative stereotypes. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of Imposter Read More
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FIREWELL Research Champion: DENNIS BRESCACIN
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Dennis Brescacin Dennis Brescacin is the Division Chief of Administration with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR) and Read More
Jennifer Keir’s research with Ottawa firefighters featured in Chemistry World article
Jennifer Keir's (PhD candidate, University of Ottawa) collaborative research with Ottawa firefighters on toxic exposure and post-fire decontamination was featured in the Chemistry World article, "The complexity of fire". To read article (open-access): click here Read More
The Dispatch: July 2020
The July issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - mental health - female firefighter health - biomonitoring - cardiovascular health To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: click here Subscribe to The Dispatch below Read More
Margaret Lomotan receives 15 Years of Service Award from McMaster University
Congratulations to Margaret Lomotan (FIREWELL Research Manager) for being recognized with a 15 Years of Service Award by McMaster University! Margaret has over a decade of experience working with firefighters and research project coordination. She has been involved with FIREWELL Read More
New Report (Initial Findings): Supporting Firefighter Mental Health During Covid-19: A Scoping Review
The preliminary findings from "Supporting Firefighter Mental Health During Covid-19: A Scoping Review" (Lead: Dr. Kathryn Sinden) are now available on the new COVID-19 Mental Health Research website. To read lay summary: click here To read initial knowledge synthesis report: Read More
The Dispatch: June 2020
The June issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - media interviews on firefighter mental and physical health research - trainee award - new research on: concussions; measuring chemical exposures; fitness; organizational work factors and mental health. Read More
In the Media: Dr. Kathryn Sinden’s new study on mental health and COVID-19
Dr. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University) spoke to CBC News, TB Newswatch, and Firefighting in Canada about her CIHR-funded study--a knowledge synthesis of mental health resources and supports for firefighters during the pandemic. To read study summary: click here TB Newswatch Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid discussed MSK injury study on Fire Fighting in Canada
Dr. Joy MacDermid discussed the findings of the FIREWELL study, Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Canadian Firefighters. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, on Fire Fighting in Canada This Week (June 5 2020). Read More
Shannon Killip awarded an Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Congratulations to Shannon Killip (PhD candidate) on receiving an Ontario Graduate Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year! Shannon is conducting her doctoral research, The development of disability management guidelines tailored to injured firefighters, under Dr. Joy MacDermid's supervision at McMaster Read More
The Dispatch: May 2020
The May issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - a mental heath webinar - successful grants - new research on: musculoskeletal injuries, decon methods, job stress, physical training To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter Read More
FIREWELL members to present at the Firefighter Mental Health Webinar
Dr. Amanda Brazil (Centre for Health and Community Research, University of Prince Edward Island), Robin Campbell (PhD candidate, Dalhousie University), and Nick Halmasy (After the Call, Clinical Practitioner) will be participating as panelists at the Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Read More
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