A study that reviewed previously published studies on musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters. Read More
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Exploring 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 More
Differences 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 More
A Case-Control Evaluation of Body Kinematic Differences Among Male and Female Firefighters Using Dartfish Video Analysis
A study that compared female and male firefighters' hip and knee movements during a hose drag task. Read More
Assessment of Facilitators, Barriers and Preferences for Safe Exercise Routines in Firefighters
A study that is examining how bone and joint injuries occur in firefighters during exercise or training. Read More
The Disability Management of Firefighter Injury Claims
A study that analyzed disability claims of injured first responders. Read More
Development and measurement properties of a firefighter-specific work limitations scale
A study on the development of a new survey that measures firefighters' work difficulties due to a physical or mental injury. Read More
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Firefighters’ Perception of Mobility and Occupational Injury Risks Associated with Personal Protective Equipment
A survey study that compared American and Chinese firefighters' perceived mobility and injury risks while wearing their PPE. Read More
Prevalence and Distribution of Musculoskeletal Disorders in firefighters are influenced by Age and Tenure [Video]
A study on the high rates of painful sites and burden of musculoskeletal disorders in career firefighters from a single fire service. 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
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
