A study of drinking patterns in women firefighters during their first 3 years in the fire service. Read More
mental health
Evaluation of the implementation of Resilient Minds [Video]
A study on the impact of a new protective mental health program for firefighters. Read More
Prevalence of Exposure to Critical Incidents in Firefighters Across Canada
We wanted to know the frequency and type of critical incidents exposures experienced by volunteer and career firefighters across Canada throughout their entire careers. Read More
A Qualitative Study on Firefighters´ Work Health Priorities
A Canadian study on firefighters' priorities and needs for their musculoskeletal and mental health. Read More
Everyone goes home: Exploring the implicit learning of critical incidents in the volunteer fire service
A study on how PEI volunteer firefighters cope with critical incidents. Read More
After the Alarm: Navigating community assets to cope with occupational stress
A study on how volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia cope with occupational stress after a traumatic event. Read More
A review of online resources for firefighters with PTSD [Video]
FIREWELL summer student, Natalie Kwong, reviewed and evaluated the quality of online resources for firefighters with PTSD. Read More
Anxiety and Learning to Prepare Hauling Systems for Rope Rescue at Height
A study on how anxiety affects rope rescue training. Read More
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
High-intensity exercise following trauma amongst firefighters
A qualitative study on the feasibility of implementing an exercise program for firefighters after a critical incident. Read More
Firefighter Suicides, Addressing the Concern
A study on possible strategies for suicide prevention in the fire service. 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
