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
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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
The Dispatch: May 2021
The May issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - awards - other research: cardiovascular recovery, mental health and return to work, stress exposure, cancer rates, respiratory health To read newsletter: click here To view newsletter archive: Read More
Dr. Joy MacDermid receives the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Medal of Distinction
Congratulations to our Scientific Director, Dr. Joy MacDermid, on being one of the recipients of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Medals of Distinction! These medals recognized 100+ CPA members who made significant contributions to the physiotherapy profession from 1920 to 2020. Read More
The Dispatch: April 2021
The April issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - FIREWELL research: physiological responses to simulated firefighting - FSWO study on gendered experiences - Other research: fitness and body composition measures; stress screening; head injuries and mental Read More
In the Media: Dr. Goris Nazari interviewed on Fire Fighting in Canada This Week
Dr. Goris Nazari (Post-Doctoral Fellow, Queen's University) spoke to Fire Fighting in Canada about a FIREWELL study that reviewed and appraised Canadian studies, and provided a pooled estimate of the physiological demands of simulated firefighting tasks. To read full paper Read More
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