The FIREWELL team (Lead: Dr. Joy MacDermid, Scientific Director) has developed the Firefighter Work Limitations Questionnaire (FF-WLQ-36) to assess the impact of health problems on firefighters’ ability to do their work roles. The FF-WLQ-36 was developed in consultation with firefighters Read More
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In the Media: Shannon Killip talks to Fire Fighting in Canada about study on firefighter exercise and training injuries
Shannon Killip (PhD candidate, McMaster University) discusses a new FIREWELL study which reviewed the current evidence on how and why firefighters are getting injured during exercise or training. To read Fire Fighting in Canada article: click here To read 1-page Read More
The Dispatch: April 2022
The April issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - musculoskeletal health - cancer risks & toxic exposures - mental health - wildland firefighters To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: click here Subscribe to Read More
Op-Ed by Dr. Joy MacDermid: Progress in equity, diversity, and inclusion benefits everyone—an example is Gender
Dr. Joy MacDermid (FIREWELL Scientific Director) discussed the benefits and importance of gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in the fire service in the April edition of the Canadian Firefighter x Fire Service Women Ontario magazine. To read op-ed: click here Read More
The Dispatch: March 2022
The March issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - new firefighter research: exercise and training injuries, physiology, cancer, fatigue, wildland fire - call for study participants: PTSI, cervical cancer screening, fitness training To read newsletter: click Read More
Division Chief Louise Hine-Schmidt honoured by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Past President of Fire Service Women Ontario and Division Chief Louise Hine-Schmidt (Ottawa Fire Services) was recognized as one of the Women of Impact Trailblazers by Women and Gender Equality Canada. Women of Impact Trailblazers are "women who have made Read More
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: High Intensity Functional Strength Training for adults (>55 years of age)
A McMaster University study is recruiting adults (55 years of age and older) for a pilot research study on High Intensity Functional Strength Training exercise program. For more info: click here Read More
The Dispatch: February 2022
The February issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - cardiovascular health - sleep patterns and shift schedules - environmental exposures from PPE and uniforms - heat stress To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid interviewed on Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast
Dr. Joy MacDermid (FIREWELL Scientific Director) spoke to Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about new research on Canadian career firefighters’ mental health impacts and priorities. To read 1-page summary: click here To read full paper (free to download): click here Read More
The Dispatch: January 2022
The January issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - cancer cases and occupational exposures - mental health needs and impacts - cardiovascular risks and fitness - miscarriage risks To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid talks to Fire Fighting in Canada about study on firefighter mental health needs
Dr. Joy MacDermid discusses the latest FIREWELL study on Canadian career firefighters' mental health needs with Fire Fighting in Canada. To read summary: click here To read full paper (free to download): click here Read More
In the Media: Captain Steve Fraser interviewed about mental health training for firefighters
Captain Steve Fraser (Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services) spoke to CityNews Vancouver about the Movember support of Resilient Minds™, a peer-based mental health program for firefighters. To read article: click here To learn more about Resilient Minds™: click here Read More
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