A study on the high rates of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in career firefighters from a single fire service. Read More
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Differences 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 More
Occupational stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters
A survey study on the link between work-related stress and musculoskeletal problems in Cyprus firefighters. Read More
Emerging Health and Safety Issues Among Women in the Fire Service
A report that details previous research and makes recommendations that address female firefighters' health and safety issues. Read More
Women Firefighters’ Health and Well-Being: An International Survey
An international survey of women firefighters' health and work life concerns. Read More
Video-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 More
Differences 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 More
Firefighter fatalities: crude mortality rates and risk factors for line of duty injury and death
A study on the factors that increase U.S. firefighters' risks for line of duty injury and deaths. Read More
Identifying predictors of return to work and the duration of time off work in first responders affected with musculoskeletal or mental health injuries
We wanted to know what factors predicted when first responders with injury claims returned to work. Read More
Self-Reported Work Limitations in Canadian Firefighters based on their Body Pain
We wanted to know if there was a link between the number or location of painful body sites and work limitations in career firefighters. Read More
Firefighter 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 More
Nonfatal Injuries to Firefighters Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments, 2003-2014
A study on the characteristics of nonfatal injuries sustained by U.S. firefighters on the job. Read More
