Acting Captain Steve Fraser (Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services) and Lola the therapy dog were recently featured on CBC British Columbia. Watch the 1-minute video to learn how Lola is helping the Vancouver firefighters deal with the traumatic events on Read More
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FIREWELL trainees successfully defend their MSc theses
Congratulations to FIREWELL trainees, Shannon Killip and Temitope Osifeso (McMaster University), on their successful Master's thesis defences on September 28, 2018. Shannon and Temitope's supervisory committees included Dr. Joy MacDermid (supervisor) and Dr. Kathryn Sinden. Shannon's thesis was entitled, "Identifying Read More
FIREWELL Research Champion: ROBIN CAMPBELL
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Robin Campbell Robin Campbell is a PhD student in the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. Read More
Heidi Cramm presenting CIPSRT & FIREWELL research at Fire-Rescue Canada 2018
Dr. Heidi Cramm (Associate Director, Fire, Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research & Treatment) will be presenting, "Canadian Research on Firefighter Health: The State of the Nation", at Fire-Rescue Canada in Ottawa on September 17th. Description (courtesy of Fire-Rescue Canada): Read More
University of Ottawa team receives funding for study on firefighters’ dermal cleaning procedures
Congratulations to Jennifer Keir who is part of the University of Ottawa team that received funding for their project, "Dermal Cleaning Procedures to Reduce Firefighters’ Exposures to Combustion-derived PAHs", from the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal, International Association of Fire Fighters, Read More
FIREWELL Research Champion: CHIEF KEN MCMULLEN
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Chief Ken McMullen Chief Ken McMullen is the Fire Chief and Emergency Services Manager of the Red Read More
David Frost featured on Behind the Shield podcast
Dr. David Frost (University of Toronto) was featured on a recent Behind the Shield podcast. Topics of discussion included: movement-guided fitness, injury prevention and wellness programs for firefighters. To listen to the 1.5-hour interview (Episode 115): click here. Read More
Amanda Brazil featured on Tema Talks Episode #14
Amanda Brazil (PhD Candidate, University of Prince Edward Island and Volunteer Firefighter, Cross Roads Fire Department) was featured on Episode #14 of Tema Talks. During the discussion, Amanda shared insights on: - how the fire service is evolving - a Read More
FIREWELL Research Champion: CHRIS ROSS
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Chris Ross Chris Ross is a Lieutenant at the Montréal Fire Department’s Station 74 and the new Read More
In the Media: Kathryn Sinden and Regan Bolduc interviewed on CBC Morning Show
Dr. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University), and Thunder Bay Firefighter Regan Bolduc were featured on the CBC Morning Show with Lisa Laco on June 26th. Listen to the 12-minute interview to learn more about their firefighter research. Dr. Sinden's ergonomic research Read More
In the Media: Steve Fraser introduces Lola the new therapy dog for Vancouver firefighters
Acting Captain Steve Fraser (Occupational Health and Safety, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services) introduces the newest member of the VF&RS mental health team: Lola is a golden retriever that is training to be a therapy dog--the first in the Canadian Read More
FIREWELL Summer 2018 Newsletter
Read about the exciting FIREWELL activities that took place in the first 6 months of 2018 and what’s coming later this year. Inside the Summer 2018 Issue: 1. FIREWELL Update 2. New Members 3. Study Updates 4. Research Highlights 5. Read More
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