News & Events

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

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 (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

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

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

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

Commander Ken McMullen (Chief of Red Deer Emergency Services) was part of the Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2) team that received the inaugural Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (Resilient Communities) from Public Safety Canada. The CAN-TF2 team was recognized for… Read More

Amanda Brazil (Director of Programs & Policy, Canadian Mental Health Association-PEI Division & Volunteer Firefighter, Crossroads Fire Department) was recently interviewed by CBC News about a new mental health program for bystanders to traumatic events. This initiative is led by… Read More

Dr. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University) will be discussing FIREWELL research that identified sex differences in firefighters' physiological responses and task performance strategies at the: CROSH Webinar: Incorporating Sex and Gender into Applied Ergonomic Research: Important Insights Gained! Date: May 30,… Read More