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
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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
In the Media: FSWO Study profiled in Canadian Firefighter magazine
The results from the Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) study on Ontario firefighters' experiences and opinions on gender and workplace culture was shared in the April issue of the Canadian Firefighter magazine. This research was funded by the Women and Read More
In the Media: Dr. Kathryn Sinden’s study highlighted on Fire Fighting in Canada This Week
Dr. Kathryn Sinden's (Lakehead University) review of studies on strategies to manage firefighter mental health during the pandemic was featured on Fire Fighting in Canada This Week. To read the summary and full report: click here Read More
The Dispatch: March 2021
The March issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - academic awards and milestones - FIREWELL research: pain and work limitations; mental health - other international research: sleep; brain injuries; fireground exposures; COVID-19 risks To read newsletter: Read More
Congratulations to Shannon Killip on her successful PhD comprehensive examination!
Congratulations to Shannon Killip on passing her PhD comprehensive exam! Shannon is now officially a PhD candidate in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University (supervisor: Dr. Joy MacDermid). Her doctoral thesis research will focus on disability management guidelines Read More
Dr. Kathryn Sinden receives 2021 Community-Engaged Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Kathryn Sinden for receiving Lakehead University's 2021 Community-Engaged Research Award! Dr. Sinden's CIHR-funded research with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and Thunder Bay Professional Fire Fighters Association has created new knowledge to help support firefighters' mental health! Identifying Read More
The Dispatch: February 2021
The February issue of The Dispatch is now available. In this issue: - cardiovascular health - mental health: stress, resiliency training - cancer risks - study opportunities: PTSD treatment; cancer screening or survivorship To read newsletter: click here To view Read More
FIREWELL research highlighted by CTIF Commission for Women in Fire & Rescue
Dr. Joy MacDermid's (FIREWELL Scientific Director) 2020 State of Science: Research on Women in the Fire Service presentation, Considering Sex and Gender in Firefighter Research, was highlighted by the CTIF (The International Association of Fire & Rescue Services) Commission for Read More
Opinion Piece by Nick Halmasy: The Re-Construction of an Icon in Firefighting
Nick Halmasy (After the Call, Clinical Practitioner) discusses how switching from a salty to a Stoic approach in the fire service can help improve firefighters' mental wellness. To read piece: click here Read More
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