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.
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
Reporting and understanding these ‘small’ fires matters for firefighters and fire investigators
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Researchers used first-person accounts from responders to inform recommendations for firefighter safety at ESS sites
One study led by Stony Brook University researchers found that the brain “age” of some World Trade Center responders is 10 years older on average than the general population
A study from King County, Washington, characterizes COVID-19 patients receiving care from EMS
Chinese researchers found that the virus was present in the semen of six study participants with COVID-19
Key takeaways from UL FSRI latest experiments reviewing how coordinated fireground activities impact suppression efforts and victim tenability
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with fire service researcher Dr. Sara Jahnke about the current state of the pandemic and its impact on the fire service
The study aims to understand how to raise awareness about the importance of moderating drinking among firefighters
The video is the first in a series of fire service training resources focused on the impact of diversity and inclusion on behavioral health
Researchers conducted 13 experiments to evaluate the coordination of fire suppression and ventilation tactics for fires at multi-family dwellings
The research team determined that PFAS could be transferred from the outer shell and moisture barrier to the thermal liner, contacting firefighters’ skin
Lavender Ribbon Report details how to mitigate exposure to carcinogens through proper decontamination practices
Jamie Kennel and Scott Orr discuss a study that revealed disparate treatment of patients based on race
The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute releases preliminary analysis of study of coordinated fire attack operations
The CovidWatch research project plans to follow more than 200 front-line workers for six months to understand their work-related risks
The planned 20-year study seeks to assess the short- and long-term effects of the pandemic on the well-being of first responders and healthcare workers
University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
UL FSRI study details the effects of flow path control on victim survivability
New research suggests that the smoke firefighters breathe on the front lines of wildfires is putting them at greater risk from the new coronavirus
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers research-driven strategies for better sleep after working extended shifts
The U.S. Fire Administration is using the National Fire Incident Reporting System to collect data on fire department calls where COVID-19 was a factor
Stakeholders should consider these 8 data types as they consider how best to move forward during the pandemic and in a post-COVID-19 era
The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
How a new communications-focused approach helped one department’s members adopt improved PPE decontamination behavior
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
The university has received a $1.5 million grant to study the impact of chemicals in firefighting foam and gear on firefighter health
The University of Central Florida will work with a Belgium-based company to develop portable detectors that sense chemicals created in fires
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