Apr 2022 The April issue of The Dispatch highlights a new FIREWELL qualitative study that explored Canadian career firefighters' experiences, concerns, and research priorities for musculoskeletal health and injury prevention. Our Scientific Director, Dr. Joy MacDermid also wrote an op-ed on gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in the fire service.
We also share other international research on cancer risks and toxic exposures; physical activity and musculoskeletal injuries; mental health; and wildland firefighters. Read to the end for on-demand viewing on the best practices to help reduce your cancer risks. Thank you for supporting FIREWELL! We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter as much as we did writing it! What's New at FIREWELL
FIREWELL Research Musculoskeletal Health
Mental Health
Research by Other Scientists Cancer Risks and Toxic Exposures
Musculoskeletal Health
Mental Health
Wildland Firefighters
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES COVID Perceptions Study (Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, USA)
WHAT: A survey study on COVID-19 and protective strategies in the fire service
WHO: Firefighters and fire service leaders
PARTICIPATE: click here
Oklahoma State University Firefighter Cancer Study (OSU College of Education and Human Sciences, USA)
WHAT: A survey study on cancer and nutrition
WHO: Current, prior service, or retired firefighters (career or volunteer)
PARTICIPATE: click here
OPPORTUNITY: Firefighter Instructor Trainer - Resilient Minds [CANADA] Are you a firefighter interested in mental health?
Thanks to the support from Movember Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is expanding their Resilient Minds Train-the-Trainer program!
Learn to recognize early signs of psychological stress and how to respond appropriately. For more info: click here. You can also learn more by visiting CMHA's booth at the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs 2022 Conference and Trade Show (May 6-7, 2022). Your On-Demand Videos The sessions from the 2022 National Firefighter Cancer Symposium are now available for viewing.
Learn about the current research and cancer prevention practices in the fire service: watch videos
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