Mar 2020 To say that March has been a challenging month is a huge understatement. We live in a whole new world and we're all doing our best to help contain the spread of COVID-19. We are profoundly grateful to the firefighters, public safety personnel, healthcare workers, and other essential workers for their tireless efforts to keep us safe, fed, and protected.
In the midst of this global pandemic, firefighters are also responding to other emergencies (fires, rescues, hazmat, etc.), so FIREWELL will keep sharing new research on firefighter physical and mental health.
WEBSITE UPDATE: We have curated a list of COVID-19 resources and information from fire organizations (click here). Suggestions on other fire-specific resources are welcome.
Thank you for reading. Stay safe and healthy.
Firefighters wanted for online survey on exercise/training injuries A new FIREWELL study (lead: Dr. Joy MacDermid) on how bone and joint injuries occur in firefighters during exercise or training are seeking participants to answer a 15-minute anonymous survey about exercise/training practices, techniques, and habits.
Eligibility criteria: - Canadian firefighters (career, volunteer) - Past or current musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., strains, sprains, broken bones) from exercise or training To complete the 15-minute confidential survey: click here Participants will receive a $10 Tim Hortons electronic gift card for completing the survey. The study findings will be used to create new resources that could increase firefighter injury awareness and reduce injuries during exercise or training. What's New at FIREWELL Research by Other Scientists
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