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 and the formal award ceremony was held in July.

To read the TB Newswatch article: click here

To read Lakehead University’s news release: click here


Learn more about Dr. Sinden’s CIHR-funded research with the Thunder Bay firefighters:

Supporting Firefighter Mental Health During Covid-19: A Scoping Review

Identifying the impact of formal and informal critical incident interventions on firefighters’ exposure to posttraumatic stress injury in a Northwestern Ontario fire service