Congratulations to Drs. Kathryn Sinden (Principal Investigator, Lakehead University) and Joy MacDermid (Co-Investigator, Western University) for receiving funding for the project, Protecting those who protect us: An evaluation and synthesis of resources deployed to support firefighter mental health during COVID-19, Read More
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Dr. Michael Williams-Bell awarded NSERC CCSIF grant
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Williams-Bell (Durham College) for receiving a 3-year grant for the project: Enriching firefighter training through the development of a novel virtual reality training simulation for personalized, precision skill and resilience training. This study is funded by Read More
In the Media: Chris Ross spoke to Global News about the pandemic’s impact on Montreal firefighters
Chris Ross (President, Montreal Firefighters Association) discusses how Montreal firefighters are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in a 4-min video interview with Global News. Read More
The Dispatch: April 2020
The April issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: – grants and awards – research on toxic exposures, sleep disturbance, work-related stress To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: click here Subscribe to The Dispatch Read More
Goris Nazari awarded a CIHR Fellowship Award
Congratulations to Goris Nazari for receiving a CIHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award! His PhD and supplemental work (Western University, PhD supervisor: Dr. Joy MacDermid) focused on firefighter physical and mental health. Goris' post-doc project, Understanding patterns of healthcare utilization of Canadian Read More
CIHR Team Grants Awarded to Drs. Heidi Cramm and Nick Carleton
Congratulations to Drs. Heidi Cramm (Queen's University) and Nick Carleton (University of Regina) for receiving 3-year CIHR Mental Wellness in Public Safety Team Grants for their projects: Focusing on the family: Enhancing mental wellness in public safety personnel families Principal Read More
Dr. Joy MacDermid named Distinguished University Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Joy MacDermid, FIREWELL Scientific Director, for receiving the Distinguished University Professor (DUP) Award from Western University. The prestigious DUP award recognizes the most outstanding members of the University community who have sustained excellence in teaching, research, and Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid interviewed on Canadian Firefighter
Dr. Joy MacDermid, FIREWELL Scientific Director, spoke to Fire Service Women Ontario about the ways that fire research can improve representation of women firefighters. To read article: click here Read More
The Dispatch: March 2020
The March issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: – FIREWELL's new webpage on COVID-19 resources – a new study on exercise and training injuries – mental health and toxic exposures To read newsletter: click here To Read More
WEBSITE UPDATE: New webpage on COVID-19 resources for firefighters
We have curated a list of COVID-19 resources and information from fire organizations: click here to view To suggest additional COVID-19 resources for the fire sector: contact us Read More
Career and Volunteer Canadian Firefighters Wanted for FIREWELL Study on Training Injuries
Canadian firefighters (career or volunteer) are wanted for a 15-minute survey on how bone & joint injuries occur in firefighters during training or exercise. Participants will receive a $10 Tim Hortons electronic gift card for completing the survey. To answer Read More
In the Media: Chris Ross spoke to CBC News about Montreal firefighters’ response to COVID-19
Chris Ross (President, Montreal Firefighters Association) spoke to CBC News about the measures being put in place to limit contagion in Montreal firefighters so that they can continue serving their communities. To read article: click here Read More
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