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
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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
In the Media: Amanda Brazil interviewed on The Guardian about new resiliency program for PEI firefighters
Amanda Brazil (Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division & Volunteer Firefighter, Cross Roads Fire Department) was interviewed by The Guardian about the new resiliency program that will educate PEI firefighters about mental health. The program, “Resilient Minds”, was developed by Read More
FIREWELL Research to be Presented at Ontario Ministry of Labour Research Day
Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University), Dr. Kathryn Sinden (Lakehead University) and Mr. Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association) will be presenting a poster titled, "FIREWELL: Measuring, Analyzing and Retraining Movement using Occupationally Valid Evaluations (M.O.V.E.)," at the Ontario Ministry Read More
First Responders Diagnosed with PTSD Wanted for Homewood Research Institute Study
Homewood Health Centre, Homewood Research Institute and McMaster University are recruiting first responders diagnosed with PTSD for a research study on PTSD treatment (cognitive training program and goal management training). To learn more about the study: click here. Read More
In the Media: Chris Ross interviewed on CTV Montreal about Montreal firefighters’ efforts to reduce exposures to toxins
Chris Ross (Vice-President, Montreal Firefighters Association) was interviewed on CTV Montreal about the procedures that Montreal firefighters are implementing to reduce their exposure to carcinogenic toxins. To view the video: click here. Read More
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