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
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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
FIREWELL members present at Fire-Rescue Canada
FIREWELL Researchers, Drs. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University) and Amanda Brazil (Centre for Health and Community Research, PEI), and Joy MacDermid (Western University) are presenting at Fire-Rescue Canada 2019 on September 14-15, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Sinden is co-presenting with Read More
Drs. Joy MacDermid & Nicholas Carleton recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Joy MacDermid, FIREWELL Director, on being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)! Dr. MacDermid was elected by her peers (RSC members) for her outstanding achievements in rehabilitation research and her collaborations with Read More
Sara Sayed successfully defends MSc thesis
Congratulations to Sara Sayed, (Lakehead University, Supervisor: Dr. Kathryn Sinden), on the successful defence of her Master's thesis: Exposure to work-related physical and psychological load in career firefighters at three timepoints over one year. This study was done in collaboration Read More
In the Media: Steve Fraser interviewed on The Province about the effects of the B.C. opioid crisis on Vancouver firefighters
Captain Steve Fraser (Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services) was recently interviewed by The Province on how VFRS is helping firefighters manage the stress of responding to opioid overdoses. To read article: click here Read More
FIREWELL members present at PREMUS 2019 (Bologna, Italy)
FIREWELL members, Drs. Joy MacDermid (Western University), Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University), and Susan Stock (University of Montreal) are presenting a symposium on "Musculoskeletal Injuries Amongst Firefighters" at the 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS) Read More
The Dispatch: August 2019
The August issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - Member achievements - a new study opportunity for volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia - firefighter research on task performance, mental health, toxic exposures, heart disease risk factors Read More
Sara Sayed Recognized with JM Christensen Masters Award at ACE-CROSH Conference
Congratulations to Sara Sayed (MSc Trainee, Kinesiology, Lakehead University; Supervisor: Dr. Kathryn Sinden) who received the JM Christensen Masters Award for her presentation at the 2019 ACE-CROSH conference: Sayed S, Bolduc R, Sinden K. Exploring the impact of critical incident Read More
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