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Residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and firefighters' hematological profile
Published in Frontiers in Environmental Health
Introduction Firefighters are exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) during fire suppression, but the extent of PAH penetration through turnout gear and its impact on blood cell components remains uncertain. The main objective of this study is to investigate the residual levels of PAHs on turnout gear and skin, and to assess their poten...
Comparing actigraphy and diary to measure daily and average sleep in firefighters: a Bland-Altman analysis.
Published in Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
This study sought to examine the relationship between actigraphy and the Consensus Sleep Diary to contribute information on their concurrent validity in a sample of career firefighters. Sixty firefighters were recruited from a large, urban fire department in the southwest United States that utilizes a fire-based emergency medical services system an...
Longitudinal assessment of psychological distress and its determinants in a sample of firefighters based in Montreal, Ca...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Introduction Firefighters face elevated risks of common mental health issues, with distress rates estimated at around 30%, surpassing those of many other occupational groups. While exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) is a well-recognized risk factor, existing research acknowledges the need for a broader perspective encompassing multidim...
Do extreme temperatures affect cognition? A short review of the impact of acute heat stress on cognitive performance of ...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Research shows that exposure to high environmental temperatures can affect task performance. Theoretical explanations outline that heat is a source of stress that competes for limited-capacity resources, therefore if a task is resource-intensive, and/or if heat stress is extreme, performance will suffer. One occupation in which individuals complete...
Fortaleciendo el conocimiento: Intercambio de información del Reglamento de la Ley de Defensa contra Incendios con el Cu...
Socializing the Fire Defense Law regulations for fire department workers involves creating a safe work environment, where employees are well informed and prepared to act appropriately in the event of a fire. This contributes to the protection of life and property, as well as compliance with regulations. The main objective of this article is to impl...
Modeling Brain Dynamics During Virtual Reality-Based Emergency Response Learning Under Stress.
Published in Human factors
Stress affects learning during training, and virtual reality (VR) based training systems that manipulate stress can improve retention and retrieval performance for firefighters. Brain imaging using functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) can facilitate development of VR-based adaptive training systems that can continuously assess the trainee'...
The acceptability of the Fire and Rescue Service working with primary care to improve identification of mental health pr...
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Published in BJGP open
Mental ill-health in older adults (aged 60 years and over) is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Older adults are less likely to access mental health services owing to perceived stigma and fear of being a burden. Non-traditional providers of health care, such as the Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), provide a possible solution to facilitate early...
Effect of cooling on static postural balance while wearing firefighter's protective clothing in a hot environment.
Published in International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE
Objectives. Postural imbalance can result from hyperthermia-mediated muscular fatigue and is a major factor contributing to injuries from falling. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise-induced hyperthermia and the impact of cooling on postural balance while wearing firefighters' protective clothing (FPC) in a hot env...
Testing the reliability and validity of the modified Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disability and Handicap in career ...
Published in American journal of industrial medicine
Firefighters are routinely exposed to loud noise that put them at risk for hearing loss. A reliable and valid measure to assess firefighters' hearing function is important. This study aims to test the reliability and validity of the modified Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disability and Handicap ((m)AIADH) in firefighters. A cross-sectional study...
