Research into Firefighter Behavior & Beliefs
The FireRescue1 Research Center serves as a central access point for critical fire service research that can help drive tactical and policy changes at the local, state and federal level. Get insights into firefighter behavior and beliefs and participate in – or just review – FireRescue1 polls and surveys.
Dr. Kenny Fent, NFR team lead, details this massive project to better understand occupational cancer among firefighters
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
Female EMS clinicians report high rates of harassment, mental health struggles and limited career support. Research highlights key areas for reform to create a safer and more inclusive workplace.
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
A webinar hosted by UL’s FSRI, the DHS and the USFA included a live Q&A session addressing a host of NERIS-focused questions from firefighters
How one department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
Inside the Public Safety Communications Research division’s work – and innovative Prize Challenges – to advance uncrewed aircraft system use
A new study ranks fire supervision as a prime option, so how do we make this connection for the younger members of our communities?
The survey measures organizational safety culture
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
Science to the Station has created an environment where change-makers can converge to support each other – and the greater fire service
The health and wellness research-focused conference runs Oct. 5-6, followed by U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Oct. 8
Firefighters are too often blindsided by the amount of administrative work as they move up the ranks
Firefighters are looking to their supervisors for improved communication, support and empowerment, and training and professional development opportunities
The Aurora Fire Department’s new public website shares data about department operations
Understand the power of flowing a steep, straight and steady stream
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A NIST study found increased PFAS concentrations after turnout gear textiles were stressed
The sleep expert details three factors to manage within the shift work system to maintain proper day/night sleep signals
The FireRescue1 community considers what is driving high stress and staffing challenges
Fire service leaders urge firefighters to get ready for this even-faster growing type of fire
Detailing the big news of the year
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- Chief Josh Waldo: ‘You’re only going to grow when you get uncomfortable’
- NIOSH firefighter programs to be temporarily restored following ‘misinterpreted executive order’
- ‘Learn to be a leader, not just a manager’: Advice for direct supervisors
- Research review: Women in the fire service
- Introducing the Firefighter Mayday Survey with Lt. Bassel Ibrahim