A study that combined the results of 7 randomized controlled trials on exercise training (aerobic, resistance, or combined) in firefighters.
Read MoreUrinary 1-hydroxypyrene and Skin Contamination in Firefighters Deployed to the Fort McMurray Fire
A study of the effects of respiratory protective equipment and skin hygiene measures on reducing firefighters' PAHS exposures.
Read MoreTwo-month Point Prevalence of Exposure to Critical Incidents in Firefighters in a Single Fire Service
We wanted to know the frequency and type of critical incidents exposures experienced by full-time firefighters in the past 2 months.
Read MoreSleep, Obesity, and Injury Among US Male Career Firefighters
A study that explored how body composition affects the relationship between sleep and on-duty injury.
Read MoreThe Relation of Emergency Duties to Cardiac Death Among US Firefighters
A study on the pathoanatomic findings of firefighters who died of cardiac causes during firefighting.
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 MoreThe impact of trauma exposure on the development of PTSD and psychological distress in a volunteer fire service
A survey study on the impact of the level and types of trauma exposure on the development of mental health problems in an Australian volunteer fire service.
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 MoreAssociation Between Push-up Exercise Capacity and Future Cardiovascular Events Among Active Adult Men
A study on the potential use of a push-up test to assess heart disease risk in firefighters.
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 MoreFirefighter hood contamination: Efficiency of laundering to remove PAHs and FRs
A study on the effectiveness of washing firefighter hoods to remove toxic chemicals.
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.
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