Congratulations to Chief Ken McMullen (Red Deer Emergency Services) for receiving the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs' 2020 Career Chief of the Year Award! Media Stories 2020 Career Fire Chief of the Year (September 15 2020, We are Red Deer) Read More
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Drs. Amanda Brazil and Heidi Cramm to speak at Virtually Fire Rescue Canada 2020
Drs. Amanda Brazil and Heidi Cramm are presenting at the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs' Virtually Fire Rescue Canada (FRC) 2020 (Sept 14-15, 2020). Dr. Cramm is the Guest Speaker at the "Celebration of Excellence, Companions and the Family" (September Read More
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Firefighters Accessing Care for Trauma (FACT) Project
A CIHR-funded research study, The Firefighters Accessing Care for Trauma (FACT) Project, is testing the efficacy of distance-delivered narrative exposure therapy (NET) in reducing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in firefighters. The 12 weekly NET sessions will be delivered by videoconference Read More
The Dispatch: August 2020
The August issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - FIREWELL Research Champion - toxic exposures & assessments - heat-related illnesses & exposures - cardiovascular health - occupational stress injury prevention & management strategies To read newsletter: Read More
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Female Identifying Firefighters Wanted for YorkU Study on Imposter Syndrome
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
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
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