A study on how PEI volunteer firefighters cope with critical incidents. Read More
mental health
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
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
Does High Intensity Physical Activity Reduce the Impact of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals After Experiencing Trauma?
A study that reviewed the literature on the effects of exercise on PTSD symptoms in individuals exposed to traumatic events. Read More
PTSD symptom severity and impulsivity among firefighters: Associations with alcohol use
A study of the effects of PTSD symptoms and impulsivity on alcohol use in firefighters. Read More
Strategies and Interventions to Address Trauma Among Public Safety Personnel
We wanted to know what the current debates and critiques were of the dominant strategies and interventions used to address trauma among public safety personnel. Read More
