A study of an online health and wellness program's impact on weight loss in firefighters. Read More
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Identifying 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 More
The relationship between physical fitness and occupational injury in emergency responders
A review of previously published studies on the link between fitness and injury risk in first responders. Read More
Reliability of Zephyr BioHarness Reliability Respiratory Rate at rest, during the Modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test and Recovery
We wanted to know if the Zephyr BioHarness would provide reliable breathing rates when worn by males and females of different ages while doing a fitness test. Read More
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Fitness in Volunteer Firefighters
A study that examined volunteer firefighters' cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and risks for developing heart disease. 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
Career Firefighters’ Real-Time Physiological Response to Firefighting Tasks Over 6 Months
A study on firefighters' real-time cardiovascular and respiratory responses to a hose drag and patient lift. Read More
Women Firefighters’ Health and Well-Being: An International Survey
An international survey of women firefighters' health and work life concerns. Read More
The effects of exercise interventions on health and fitness of firefighters
A study that combined the results of 7 randomized controlled trials on exercise training (aerobic, resistance, or combined) in firefighters. Read More
Sleep, 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 More
The 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 More
The Impact of Firefighter Physical Fitness on Job Performance
A narrative review that describes the research on the physiological stress experienced during firefighting. Read More
