The July issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - occupational exposures - virtual/app-based interventions: meditation; diet+exercise To read newsletter: Read More
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The Dispatch: June 2022
The June issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - return to work, work limitations - mental health - female firefighters - wildland firefighters To read newsletter: Read More
The Dispatch: May 2022
The May issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - a new online study testing a new survey that measures work limitations in firefighters - occupational exposures - mental health To read newsletter: Read More
NEW FIREWELL STUDY: Firefighters wanted to test new tool to measure work limitations
The FIREWELL team (Lead: Dr. Joy MacDermid, Scientific Director) has developed the Firefighter Work Limitations Questionnaire (FF-WLQ-36) to assess the impact of health problems on firefighters’ ability to do their work roles. The FF-WLQ-36 was developed in consultation with firefighters Read More
In the Media: Shannon Killip talks to Fire Fighting in Canada about study on firefighter exercise and training injuries
Shannon Killip (PhD candidate, McMaster University) discusses a new FIREWELL study which reviewed the current evidence on how and why firefighters are getting injured during exercise or training. To read Fire Fighting in Canada article: click here To read 1-page Read More
The Dispatch: April 2022
The April issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - musculoskeletal health - cancer risks & toxic exposures - mental health - wildland firefighters To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: click here Subscribe to Read More
Op-Ed by Dr. Joy MacDermid: Progress in equity, diversity, and inclusion benefits everyone—an example is Gender
Dr. Joy MacDermid (FIREWELL Scientific Director) discussed the benefits and importance of gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in the fire service in the April edition of the Canadian Firefighter x Fire Service Women Ontario magazine. To read op-ed: click here Read More
The Dispatch: March 2022
The March issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - new firefighter research: exercise and training injuries, physiology, cancer, fatigue, wildland fire - call for study participants: PTSI, cervical cancer screening, fitness training To read newsletter: click Read More
Division Chief Louise Hine-Schmidt honoured by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Past President of Fire Service Women Ontario and Division Chief Louise Hine-Schmidt (Ottawa Fire Services) was recognized as one of the Women of Impact Trailblazers by Women and Gender Equality Canada. Women of Impact Trailblazers are "women who have made Read More
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: High Intensity Functional Strength Training for adults (>55 years of age)
A McMaster University study is recruiting adults (55 years of age and older) for a pilot research study on High Intensity Functional Strength Training exercise program. For more info: click here Read More
The Dispatch: February 2022
The February issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - cardiovascular health - sleep patterns and shift schedules - environmental exposures from PPE and uniforms - heat stress To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid interviewed on Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast
Dr. Joy MacDermid (FIREWELL Scientific Director) spoke to Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about new research on Canadian career firefighters’ mental health impacts and priorities. To read 1-page summary: click here To read full paper (free to download): click here Read More
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