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 Aurora Fire Department’s new public website shares data about department operations
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The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Fire departments across the country are looking for ways to head off cancer; research and existing plans are out there to copy and modify
Anyone who’s exercising in extremely high temperatures should keep well hydrated and allow time to cool down
There is a six-hour window of opportunity after a traumatic event where the video game can block the haunting memories from forming
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
Researchers ranked businesses and other locations according to how many cardiac arrests occurred within 100 meters of the locations and when they were open
The survey reveals that while Americans are prepared for a fire, many engage in behaviors that put them at risk
The survey asks residents about their preparedness and coaches them on better safety
Scientists analyzing fire data from 1992 to 2012 found that 84 percent of all U.S. wildfires were started by people
The registry would enable researchers to study the relationship between firefighters’ exposure to dangerous fumes and harmful toxins
The survey will collect data to help determine whether there should be any changes made to NFPA 1971 and 1985 standards
Review from The BMJ confirms what many paramedics, firefighters and police officers already know about shift work and its effect on sleep
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
The risk of dying was about 30 percent lower in weekend warriors and insufficient exercisers versus those who were inactive
Asking the right questions and applying those solutions will be critical in a rapidly changing world
About one-third of tree fires are blamed on electrical problems; the trees were also to blame for an average of 210 house fires between 2009 and 2013
The study could ultimately determine which exposures most often cause cancer
For some people, the condition is so debilitating that they have trouble going about daily routines
The report discusses a range of department issues, such as training and outdated equipment
The data linking firefighting and breast cancer is slim but growing, and this cancer strikes men as well as women
The study said human-caused global warming contributed an additional 16,000 square miles of burned forests from 1984 to 2015
The new evidence-based firefighting curriculum will be incorporated into training certification standards and adopted by all fire services in Canada
Vital sign abnormalities during rehab may indicate a medical problem requiring the firefighter to follow-up with their primary care physician
The project demonstrates a potentially safe and cost-effective disposal method for more than 619,000 gallons of the foam
Researchers measured the impact several CPR feedback or prompt devices had on chest compression depth, rate and recoil, and hand position
Measuring the scope of the firefighter suicide problem has always been tough, these studies add data and a prevention model
The drug MDMA has shown early promise in heading off PTSD, but a lot of research is still needed to learn if it is safe and effective
Examining a broad swath of line-of-duty deaths and injuries shows common mistakes that can keep others safe
Knowing your fire department’s stats can improve operations and firefighter safety, making you an all-star in protecting life and property
Since first responders have been using continuous compressions, the five-year survival rate has been 46 percent; the national average is 30 percent
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