A study on how volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia cope with occupational stress after a traumatic event.
Read MoreA review of online resources for firefighters with PTSD [Video]
FIREWELL summer student, Natalie Kwong, reviewed and evaluated the quality of online resources for firefighters with PTSD.
Read MoreExploring the impact of critical incident exposure on psychological fatigue as a risk factor for musculoskeletal injury during firefighting tasks
A study on critical incidents exposure and heart rate variability in career firefighters.
Read MoreIdentifying physiological response to calls experienced during 24-hour shifts among Thunder Bay Fire Rescue firefighters
A pilot study on firefighters' cardio and respiratory responses to calls during a 24-hour shift.
Read MoreA Case-Control Evaluation of Body Kinematic Differences Among Male and Female Firefighters Using Dartfish Video Analysis
A study that compared female and male firefighters' hip and knee movements during a hose drag task.
Read MoreAssessment of Facilitators, Barriers and Preferences for Safe Exercise Routines in Firefighters
A study that is examining how bone and joint injuries occur in firefighters during exercise or training.
Read MoreThe Disability Management of Firefighter Injury Claims
A study that analyzed disability claims of injured first responders.
Read MoreDevelopment and measurement properties of a firefighter-specific work limitations scale
A study on the development of a new survey that measures firefighters' work difficulties due to a physical or mental injury.
Read MorePrevalence and Distribution of Musculoskeletal Disorders in firefighters are influenced by Age and Tenure [Video]
A study on the high rates of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in career firefighters from a single fire service.
Read MoreDifferences in disability management outcomes in first responders compared to high and low physical demand workers
A study on the differences between injured first responders versus high or low physical demand workers in days off work, types of injury/illness, types of duty, and claim duration.
Read MoreCareer Firefighters’ Real-Time Physiological Response to Firefighting Tasks Over 6 Months
A study on firefighters' real-time cardiovascular and respiratory responses to a hose drag and patient lift.
Read MoreHome Fire Safety Research [Video]
FIREWELL summer student, Maya Senthilkumaran, reviewed published studies to identify the most effective strategies at educating the public on home fire safety and prevention.
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