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 MoreAnxiety and Learning to Prepare Hauling Systems for Rope Rescue at Height
A study on how anxiety affects rope rescue training.
Read MoreOccupationally Tailored, Web-based, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Firefighters
A study of an online health and wellness program's impact on weight loss in firefighters.
Read MoreFirefighters exposure to fire emissions
A study of Portuguese firefighters' toxic exposures during firefighting activities.
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 MoreHigh-intensity exercise following trauma amongst firefighters
A qualitative study on the feasibility of implementing an exercise program for firefighters after a critical incident.
Read MoreFirefighter Suicides, Addressing the Concern
A study on possible strategies for suicide prevention in the fire service.
Read MoreDifferences in disability management outcomes in first responders compared to high and low physical demand workers
We wanted to know if injured first responders and high and low physical demand workers differ in work absences, return-to-work duties, and claim duration.
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 MorePAH and metal contamination of air and surfaces exposed to combustion emissions during emergency fire suppression
A study of firefighters' toxic exposures during fire operations.
Read MoreDoes High Intensity Physical Activity Reduce the Impact of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals After Experiencing Trauma?
A study that reviewed the literature on the effects of exercise on PTSD symptoms in individuals exposed to traumatic events.
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