Louise Hine-Schmidt (Fire Service Women Ontario) was one of the 20 "best and brightest firefighters" awarded the prestigious Honeywell DuPont 2018 FDIC Scholarship. Louise's full scholarship will give her the opportunity to attend 2018 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International Read More
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FIREWELL Research Champion: REGAN BOLDUC
The FIREWELL Research Champion series profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Regan Bolduc Regan Bolduc is a Professional Firefighter with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and a member of the Read More
In the Media: FIREWELL Study on MSK Injuries in Firefighters
A recent FIREWELL publication on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters was featured in multiple media outlets. This study was co-authored by Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University & McMaster University), Dr. Kathryn Sinden Read More
In the Media: Joy MacDermid interviewed on CBC London Morning about FIREWELL research
Joy MacDermid (Western University) was interviewed on the CBC London Morning radio show about the FIREWELL study that found high rates of painful sites in firefighters. Listen to the 6-minute interview: [audio mp3="http://firewell.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/180213_CBC-Radio-London-Morning.mp3"][/audio] To read interview transcript: click here. Read More
In the Media: Joy MacDermid and Rob D’Amico featured on the Western News about FIREWELL study on MSK injuries in firefighters
Joy MacDermid (Western University) and Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 288 IAFF) were interviewed on the Western News about the FIREWELL study on the burden of musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters. To read the Western News article: click Read More
Introducing Our New FIREWELL Research Champion Series: AMANDA BRAZIL
We're introducing a new FIREWELL Research Champion series which profile our firefighter collaborators and their critical contributions to our research on firefighter health and wellbeing. Meet Amanda Brazil Amanda Brazil is a volunteer firefighter with the Cross Roads Fire Department Read More
FIREWELL Research Presented at McMaster Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program Open House
FIREWELL research projects conducted by Dr. Joy MacDermid's graduate students were presented at the McMaster University Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program Open House in Hamilton, Ontario: Osifeso T, MacDermid J, Sinden K. Anatomic region and number of musculoskeletal injuries, predictors of Read More
Research Opportunity: PEI Volunteer Firefighters Wanted for Qualitative Study on Critical Incidents
PEI volunteer firefighters are needed for a qualitative study called, "Everyone goes home: Exploring the implicit learning of critical incidents in the volunteer fire service." The study will be exploring how firefighters learn to cope with stress related to critical Read More
NEW FIREWELL Paper: Prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters are influenced by age and length of service
A FIREWELL research study on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters was recently published in the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health. This study was led by Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University Read More
In the Media: Amanda Brazil featured on CBC News article on PEI’s volunteer firefighters
Amanda Brazil (Volunteer Firefighter, Cross Roads Fire Department) was interviewed by CBC News about being part of the PEI volunteer fire service. Click here to read the CBC News article. Read More
Winter 2017 Newsletter
Read about the exciting FIREWELL activities that took place this year and what's coming in 2018! Inside the Winter 2017 Issue: 1. FIREWELL Update from the Project Director 2. New Partnerships 3. Research Updates 4. Website 5. Team News 6. Read More
In the Media: Rob D’Amico featured on CIHR’s Celebrating Health Research Storybook
Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association) was profiled in CIHR's Celebrating Health Research Storybook. Rob has been collaborating with FIREWELL researchers for 7 years and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of our research on firefighter musculoskeletal Read More
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