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.
Highlighting the most eye-opening results from the annual state-of-the-industry survey
FSRI’s new lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
Detailing simple steps to reduce exposures and improve long-term health
Assistant Chief Mike Binney and Data Analytics Manager John Morrison detail how their departments are employing these tools
Common themes related to belonging and identity emerge from interviews with female firefighters
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
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
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- Should firefighters who own electric vehicles be allowed to charge them at the station?
- Should fire service facial hair policies allow for firefighters to grow beards?