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.
Read MoreVideo-based Movement analysis for Occupationally Valid Evaluation (MOVE) to model firefighter lower extremity postures during a lift task

A study that used video software to analyze firefighters' hip and knee movements while lifting a high-rise pack.
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 MoreA systematic review of the measurement properties of Dartfish (video-based) two-dimensional movement analysis

A review of the evidence of the reliability and validity of Dartfish's video-based movement analyses.
Read MoreMental Health Resiliency Training in Firefighters [Video]
Amanda Brazil discusses a FIREWELL research study that is assessing the impact of a new mental health resiliency training program developed by firefighters for firefighters.
Read MoreFIREWELL Research on Women Firefighters [Video]
Dr. Kathryn Sinden discusses how sex and gender are integrated in FIREWELL research design and analyses.
Read MoreFirefighter Injuries Relative to Fire Response Characteristics

A Canadian study that analyzed national data to determine the link between specific fire response characteristics and injuries in full-time firefighters.
Read MoreThe FIREWELL Research Partnership [Video]
Dr. Joy MacDermid explains what FIREWELL is and why research specific to firefighters is important in this 4-minute video.
Read MorePrevalence of Exposure to Critical Incidents in Firefighters Across Canada

A survey study on how often Canadian firefighters are exposed to traumatic events on the job.
Read MoreDisability Management Practices and Outcomes in Firefighters [Video]
A study on the disability management practices and the factors that influence return to work outcomes of first responders affected by musculoskeletal or mental health injuries.
Read MoreWearable technology in firefighter health research [Video]
An overview of how wearable technology can be used to monitor firefighters' physical responses during firefighting.
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