Congratulations to Jennifer Keir for passing her PhD qualifying exam! She is now a PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa. Jennifer's doctoral research titled, "Occupational Exposures of Firefighters to Combustion-derived Mutagens and Carcinogens", is investigating: (1) firefighters' exposures to Read More
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Drs. Nick Carleton and Joy MacDermid welcomed into Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Drs. Nick Carleton (CIPSRT Scientific Director) and Joy MacDermid (FIREWELL Director) who were welcomed into the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in Ottawa on Nov 22. Dr. Nick Carleton was presented as a Member of the RSC College Read More
In the Media: Robin Campbell’s PhD research featured on Dalhousie News
Robin Campbell (PhD candidate) was interviewed about her doctoral thesis, Sound the Siren, which will study how the occupational environments affect the mental health of volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia. To read the Dalhousie Faculty of Health News article: click Read More
The Dispatch: October 2019
The October issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: – firefighter and academic conference presentations – mental health research on trauma, suicide – toxic exposures To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: click here Subscribe Read More
Robin Campbell receives Mental Health Research Award at CIMVHR Forum
Congratulations to Robin Campbell (PhD candidate, Dalhousie University) who received the Mental Health Research Award at the CIMVHR Forum 2019 (Ottawa) for her podium presentation titled, "After the Alarm: Navigating community assets to cope with occupational stress." After the Alarm Read More
Dr. Amanda Brazil to present at Helping the Helpers
Dr. Amanda Brazil will be presenting at the 6th Annual Helping the Helpers: Awareness and Education Day For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on October 26, 2019 at Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Read More
FIREWELL members to present at CIMVHR Forum 2019
FIREWELL members and trainees will be presenting their firefighter research at the 10th Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum on Oct 21-23, 2019 in Ottawa-Gatineau. Podium Presentations Ms. Robin Campbell: After the Alarm: Navigating community Read More
Jennifer Keir to present at FSWO and Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference
Jennifer Keir will be presenting her research at two conferences in October. Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Professional Development Symposium (October 18-20, 2019, Ottawa, Ontario): Toxic Exposures: Translating Science to Action Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference (October 25-26, 2019, Beavercreek, Read More
Rob D’Amico interviewed on CHCH News about honouring fallen Hamilton firefighters
Captain Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Fire Department) was interviewed on CHCH News about honouring 4 Hamilton firefighters who died from job-related cancer at the annual Ontario Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Toronto on October 6. To view the 2.5-minute video: click Read More
OPINION: Why PTSD focus isn’t enough
Missing the point about mental health in firefighters BY: Nick Halmasy It has been several years since the reality of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) exploded into public knowledge. This closeted reality within the fire halls is now widespread knowledge. PTSD Read More
The Dispatch: September 2019
The September issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: – academic recognition and milestones – conference presentations – media interviews – firefighter research on physiological responses, toxic exposures, mental health, and fitness To read newsletter: click here Read More
In the Media: Jennifer Keir interviewed on The “25” Live Podcast
Jennifer Keir (University of Ottawa) was the debut guest on The "25" Live Podcast with Jim Burneka. She discussed her firefighter cancer research (absorption exposures, dermal decontamination methods) during the 19-minute interview. To listen to the podcast: click here Read More
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