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
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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
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
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