Dr. Joy MacDermid (Professor, University of Western Ontario) was recently interviewed in the Western News and The Cape Breton Post about her research program, including her collaboration with firefighters to reduce their musculoskeletal injuries. To read the Western News article: Read More
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New Report: “Patterns of Female Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground”
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a new report on the types and causes of injuries sustained by U.S. female firefighters on the fireground. View report. Read More
CIPSRT Releases Results from National Survey of Mental Disorder Symptoms Among Public Safety Personnel in Canada
The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) has released the results of the first Canada-wide study (led by Dr. Nick Carleton from the University of Regina) on the mental health of public safety personnel. To read the Read More
In the Media: Amanda Brazil interviewed on CBC about PEI firefighters’ new mental health education program
Amanda Brazil (Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division & Volunteer Firefighter, Cross Roads Fire Department) was interviewed by CBC news about the new mental health education program being implemented in fire departments across Prince Edward Island. The program, "Resilient Minds", Read More
In the Media: Thunder Bay’s First 2 Female Firefighters Featured on Maclean’s Magazine
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue's first 2 female firefighters, Stephanie Drost and Ceilidh Boyd, were recently featured on Maclean's People and Places. View story Read More
FIREWELL Website Launch
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the new FIREWELL website! The goal of this interactive website is to provide firefighters a safe, virtual community where they can collaborate with other firefighters and researchers, share resources and best Read More
FIREWELL Research Presented at McMaster REBP Symposium
FIREWELL research projects by physiotherapy students (supervisors: Drs. Joy MacDermid & Kathryn Sinden) were presented at the McMaster Research Evidence-Based Practice (REBP) Symposium in Hamilton, Ontario: 1) Braun A, Hempstock G, Perruzza S. A scoping review of musculoskeletal injuries in Read More
New Report: “Under the Helmet – Performing an Internal Size-up: A Proactive Approach to Ensuring Mental Wellness”
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) released a 42-page report on emotional and behavioural issues in the fire service: "Under the Helmet – Performing an Internal Size-up: A Proactive Approach Read More
In the Media: Rob D’Amico interviewed on CBC and CHCH News about Plastimet Fire
Rob D'Amico (Hamilton Professional Firefighters Association) was interviewed by CBC and CHCH news about his experience at the Plastimet fire that occurred in Hamilton 20 years ago. Click here to read the CBC article. Click on links to view the Read More
CFREHR Survey Study: Female Firefighters Wanted
The Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research (CFREHR) is conducting a research study on the health of female firefighters. All female, career and volunteer firefighters in the U.S. and Canada over the age of 18 are invited to Read More
Summer 2017 Newsletter
Read about FIREWELL's exciting activities during the last 6 months. Inside the Summer 2017 Issue: -Key Messages, -New Partnerships, -Research, -Website, -Team News, -Partnership Grant Submission Download newsletter Read More
FIREWELL Research to be Presented at WCPT 2017 in South Africa
Dr. Joy MacDermid will be presenting a poster titled, “Prevalence and Distribution of Musculoskeletal Disorders in firefighters are influenced by Age and Tenure” at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa (July 2-4, 2017). Read More
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