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.
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
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
Key factors – funding, adaptation of previous vaccines, simultaneous testing and manufacturing – combined to speed vaccine rollout
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
The nearly month-long online symposium will prioritize research topics that address emerging threats and support firefighter life safety initiatives
Researchers noted a possible connection between the microbes in smoke and cases of illness in firefighters
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
The FEMA grant-funded study will last for three years and examine occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service
Health-related factors – obesity, fitness level, depression and others – impact injury risk for men and women alike
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, president and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute, began her career as a firefighter-paramedic in Memphis
Study shows chemical exposure is higher while on-duty, and increased with the number of fires fought
Research has shown exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances can impact human immune systems, and may also impact antibody responses to vaccines
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
According to the study led by FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant, the department’s decision to exempt firefighters from some medical calls likely factored into the difference
A survey of nearly 12,000 firefighters found that about 1 out of every 20 firefighters who responded to 11 or more fires per year suffered from atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat
62 firefighters died in the line of duty, with the leading cause of fatal injury being stress or overexertion
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