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 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
It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
Samples from Nashville FFs helped researchers compare risks
A recent news story out of Portland, Ore., sparked a debate about what activities should and should not be allowed while on shift at the station
Simple ways fire departments can leverage technology and data, and how fire chiefs can use data to inform decisions
Researchers seek to assess the prevalence of inappropriate behaviors across public safety sectors
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
The funding will extend the scope of the FOCUS survey, a fire service-specific safety culture assessment tool
The battalion chief and research engineer also details some of the research currently underway at FSRI, including the Search & Size-up project
East Hartford, Conn., Fire Chief John Oates encouraged chiefs to embrace several key strategies to lead successful fire departments into the future
The institute will now be known as UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute to highlight new focus on a broader range of emerging fire threats
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
The fire-focused research enterprise selected six ‘Fire Fellows’ to develop a curriculum to tackle public safety violence
How firefighting foam impacts firefighters and the environment – and what’s being done to address the health concerns
The researchers also found that having more years of firefighting experience was associated with higher PFAS levels
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
Environmental engineers said that higher temperatures, less air moisture and higher frequency of human-caused fires have contributed to the change
Researchers said increased tourniquet availability and public education can lead to better outcomes for trauma patients
You KNOW they’ve been drinking, so don’t allow the bystander effect to stop you from protecting them – and others
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
White blood cells are more vulnerable to DNA damage, and their DNA repair mechanisms appear misaligned to deal with the damage
Exploring the many reasons fire service leaders should engage fire behavior research into tactical training
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
