We wanted to know if there was a link between firefighters’ physical fitness and their performance on simulated firefighting tasks.
Read MoreThe Relationship between Physical Fitness and Simulated Firefighting Task Performance
The Reliability and Responsiveness of the Zephyr in Normal Populations [Video]
A study that evaluated the Zephyr BioHarness' heart rate measurements of healthy males and females while they completed a fitness test.
Read MoreDeterminants of Injury and Death in Canadian Firefighters
A study that describes the injury, disease and death among Canadian firefighters.
Read MoreIdentifying musculoskeletal injury risk for application in injury prevention tool development for career firefighters
A pilot study on the potential utility of Technology-Enabled Analysis of Movement and Feedback (TEAM-Feedback) as an effective approach to inform firefighters on safer task performance and injury prevention strategies.
Read MorePsychometric Properties of the Zephyr Bioharness Device: A Systematic Review
A systematic review of published studies that evaluated the reliability and validity of the Zephyr BioHarness' heart rate measurements in various contexts.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Zephyr Performance System [Video]
An introduction to the Zephyr Performance system and how this wearable technology was designed to monitor firefighters' physiological responses (e.g., heart rate, breathing rate) while they're performing firefighting tasks in extreme environments.
Read MoreA Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Female Firefighters
A study of the positive and challenging aspects of firefighting, effects of the physical environment and stressors encountered by female firefighters.
Read MorePrevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal disorders in firefighters are influenced by age and length of service
A study on the high prevalence of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in Hamilton firefighters.
Read MoreEvaluating the Reliability of a Marker-Less, Digital Video Analysis Approach to Characterize Fire-fighter Trunk and Knee Postures During a Lift Task
A pilot study on the use of Dartfish video analysis software to measure firefighters' trunk and knee postures while they perform tasks in their personal protective equipment.
Read MoreIntroducing New Video Series on Research Concepts: Measurement Properties
An introduction to the measurement properties (reliability, validity, responsiveness) of an instrument/survey, tool or device.
Read More5 Evidence-Based Guidelines for Fatigue Management in Fire/EMS
A series of recommendations on how to manage fatigue risk in Fire/EMS.
Read MoreAnatomic region and number of MSK injuries as predictors of greater work limitation in Canadian firefighters
A study of the impact of the location or number of musculoskeletal injuries on Canadian firefighters' self-reported work limitations.
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