The November issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - Dr. Kathryn Sinden's research collaboration with Thunder Bay firefighters - fire service culture and mental health - FIREWELL research: women firefighters; work limitations; firefighter injuries - international Read More
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Dr. Kathryn Sinden’s research with Thunder Bay firefighters recognized by Research Infosource
Dr. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University) and her research collaboration with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and the Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association was highlighted on Research Infosource's article, "The regional impact of university research". To read article, click here. Read More
Opinion Piece: Nick Halmasy on “Our Culture – a Defense and Critique”
Nick Halmasy (After the Call, Clinical Practitioner) discusses what the fire service culture can and can't do for firefighters' mental health and wellness in his opinion piece, "Our Culture - a Defense and Critique." To read piece: click here Read More
FIREWELL launches new monthly newsletter: The Dispatch
The inaugural issue of FIREWELL's monthly newsletter, The Dispatch, is now available! In the October issue: - research awards - trainee accomplishments - conference presentations - FIREWELL research on firefighter mental health and disability management - other research on cardiovascular Read More
FIREWELL named a Finalist for the President’s Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship by McMaster University
The FIREWELL partnership was recently named a finalist (out of 22 submissions) for the inaugural President's Award for Community-Engaged Scholarship by McMaster University. Congratulations to our team on being recognized for "excellence in community-engaged scholarship and serving as exemplars of Read More
Sara Sayed Wins JM Christensen Masters Award at ACE-CROSH Conference
Congratulations to MSc Trainee, Sara Sayed (Kinesiology, Lakehead University; Supervisor: Dr. Kathryn Sinden) who received the JM Christensen Masters Award for her podium presentation at the ACE-CROSH conference: Sayed S, Bolduc R, Sinden K. Career firefighters' real-time physiological response to Read More
FIREWELL Research to be Presented at CIMVHR, ACE-CROSH, CARWH and FSWO
FIREWELL members and trainees will be presenting their firefighter research at occupational health and first responder conferences in October. Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Canada (CIMVHR) Forum 2018 in Regina, Saskatchewan (Oct 15-17, 2018) 1) Hu M, Read More
FIREWELL Research Champion: DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF KAREN ROCHE
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Deputy Fire Chief Karen Roche Deputy Fire Chief Karen Roche is the Deputy Fire Chief of the Read More
In the Media: Steve Fraser and Lola (VF&RS) featured on CBC British Columbia
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
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
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