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.
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
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
The latest version provides data on 14 additional metrics, including anxiety and depression
Survey respondents resoundingly recommend a career in the fire service – a vital stat amid growing recruitment challenges
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends will work with the Metro Chiefs on the project to advance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
The videos, coupled with the institute’s annual survey findings, align with the start of Fire Prevention Month to encourage fire safe behaviors
The report details recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and safety of fire service personnel responding to residential structure fires
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report offers guidance for clinical testing and treatment
The decision “could pave the way for more regulations and funding to protect firefighters, as well as for those who are already battling cancer,” said Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez
Firefighters of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this state-of-the-industry survey
A recent poll with over 900 responses reveals strong opinions on the concept of free electric vehicle charging at the fire station
The Duke University researchers’ findings may be helpful in determining where and when the risks are highest
A recent FireRescue1 poll reveals when firefighters envision hanging up the helmet – and how many don’t plan to retire at all
The research aims to increase firefighter efficiency and effectiveness in single-story, single-family homes
Scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory are currently on alert for evacuation but continue studying the future of Western wildfires
The firefighters who donated blood had a 10% decrease in PFAS, and those who donated plasma had a 30% reduction
The third and final training course in the series examines the results and tactical considerations from the single-family residential structure experiments
Researchers hope to collect at least 30 sweat samples from St. Paul firefighters to test for carcinogens
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