The September issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - presentations - latest research on PTSD symptoms and suicide risk; toxic exposures in women firefighters; occupational performance ergonomics To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: Read More
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Shannon Killip presents disability management research at XXII World Congress
Shannon Killip (PhD candidate, McMaster) was a poster presenter at the XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2021 virtual conference (Sept 20-23, 2021): Differences in disability management outcomes in first responders compared to high and low physical Read More
Drs. Kathryn Sinden and David Frost are Keynote Speakers at Virtually Fire Rescue Canada 2021
Drs. Kathryn Sinden and David Frost are Keynote Speakers at the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs’ Virtually Fire Rescue Canada (FRC) 2021. Dr. Kathryn Sinden will present, "Mental health support for firefighters during COVID-19: A scoping review of best practice" Read More
Dr. Heidi Cramm presents family research at the Annual Helping the Helpers Conference
Dr. Heidi Cramm (Queen's University) co-presented on, "Research on Spouses of Military Personnel and First Responders", at the 7th Annual “Helping the Helpers” Awareness and Education Day for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Read More
The Dispatch: August 2021
The August issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: -The Government of Canada's Action Plan to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals -Fire Service Women Ontario has a new website -new health research: structural, wildland, military firefighters To Read More
Government of Canada announces action plan to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals
On August 11, the Government of Canada announced announced a comprehensive action plan to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals released during household fires. To read news release: click here To learn more about the policies and research included in the Read More
In the Media: Research on Thunder Bay Firefighters’ Mental Health Celebrated
A research partnership between Lakehead University (Lead: Dr. Kathryn Sinden), Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, and Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Assocation was recognized by Lakehead University with a 2021 Community-Engaged Research Award. The award was announced virtually in March 2021 Read More
The Dispatch: July 2021
The July issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - physiological demands of simulated firefighting tasks - cardiovascular health - mental health supports - occupational exposures - protective equipment To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter Read More
In the Media: FIREWELL research spotlighted on Fire Fighting in Canada
Drs. Goris Nazari and Joy MacDermid's systematic review of the Canadian studies on the physiological demands of simulated firefighting tasks was spotlighted in the June issue of Fire Fighting in Canada magazine. To read the article: click here To read Read More
The Dispatch: June 2021
The June issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - diversity & inclusion in the fire service - FIREWELL Research: musculoskeletal disorders, mental health - Other research: psychosocial stress, cancer prevention - Canadian studies seeking firefighter participants Read More
Dr. Heidi Cramm awarded a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Heidi Cramm (Project Director, Queen's University) for receiving a 3-year Partnership Development Grant for the project, Families Matter: A partnership to study, serve and support the families of military, Veterans and public safety personnel, from the Social Read More
In the Media: Dr. Joy MacDermid interviewed by Fire Fighting in Canada
Dr. Joy MacDermid, FIREWELL Scientific Director, answered questions about gender and firefighter research in a Q&A with Fire Fighting in Canada. To read article: click here Read More
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