Firefighters and scientists working together to improve #firefighter health and safety through research.
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Jun 2
🚨 New Publication Alert! 🚨
Osifeso et al. explored healthcare professionals' experiences and perspectives on the causes and evidence-based management strategies for work-related shoulder disorders among firefighters.
Open-access paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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May 21
A new study compared the different approaches, delivery methods, and evidence base of online mental health resiliency courses for public safety personnel.
Free to download: mdpi.com/1660-4601/23/5/564
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May 5
Last week, Dr. MacDermid presented the research poster, "Highlighting the lived experiences of Veterans/Injured Military Personnel living with chronic pain and PTSD/OSI; an interpretive description study," at the the @CanadianPain Society's Annual Scientific Meeting in Quebec!
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May 4
On #InternationalFirefightersDay, we honour firefighters for their service to their communities.
Graphic Credit: International Firefighters Day
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FIREWELL retweeted
Apr 30
After identifying and refining our scope for guideline project on cancer detection in firefighters, we will gather feedback and suggestions from health professionals and firefighters for guideline questions through a survey in May.
This feedback will ensure the guideline developed meets the needs of health professionals and firefighters.
Join our newsletter to receive the survey! forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
#ClinicalGuidelines #HealthResearch #EvidenceBased #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection #Firefighter #PublicHealth #OccupationalHealth #GuidelineDevelopment #KnowledgeTranslation
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Apr 30
đźš’ Calling Canadian fire service leaders!
Join our national study on PeerOnCall, a peer support mobile platform for firefighters.
✔️ Free app access
✔️ Training support
✔️ National peer network
Be part of shaping the future of firefighter mental health! @CdnFireChiefs
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Apr 27
Congratulations to Dr. Temitope Osifeso for receiving a @CIHR_IRSC Canada Postdoctoral Research Award! Her research aims to better support recovery & safe RTW for workers in high-risk occupations (e.g., firefighters) with MSK injuries, chronic pain & mental health conditions.
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Apr 22
The latest #FIREWELLResearch publication explored who is the "ideal" peer support trainer to deliver mental health training to firefighters and correctional officers.
Read summary: firewell.ca/research/finding…
Read full-paper (open-access): mdpi.com/3042-8637/1/1/10
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Apr 17
Dr. Temitope Osifeso's PhD thesis explored firefighters' and clinicians' perspectives on the causes, impact, and management of work-related shoulder disorders among firefighters.
Watch her presentation to learn more:
vimeo.com/1181968267
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FIREWELL retweeted
Apr 15
Did you know firefighters face a 9% higher risk of cancer diagnosis—and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general public?
Behind every number is someone who risks their life to protect ours.
That's why the McMaster University Cochrane Canada and GRADE Centres are developing Canada's first evidence-based guidelines for cancer detection in firefighters.
We're just getting started—and there's so much more to come.
👉 Join our newsletter to stay informed and help us spread awareness.
forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
#Firefighters #CancerAwareness #OccupationalHealth #PublicHealth #FirefighterHealth #HealthResearch #WorkplaceSafety
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FIREWELL retweeted
Mar 24
CRACKYL Magazine and @FirewellHealth are proud to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the connection between firefighter health research and real-world application across Canada.
This collaboration brings together Firewell’s research expertise and CRACKYL’s national
platform and reach within the fire service to support the advancement, translation, and adoption
of critical health and wellness insights for firefighters.
Link to Press Release below!
crackyl.com/crackyl-and-fire…
#firefighter #fire #wellness #health #firedept #firedepartment #science
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Mar 8
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women firefighters & fire organizations that are actively giving to gain gender equality in the fire service!
#IWD2026
@FSWOntario
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Mar 2
Huge congratulations to Dr. Temitope Osifeso for successfully defending her PhD thesis! đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘Ź
Dr. Osifeso has published and presented her research to different audiences🧵
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Mar 2
3) "Missing Mobility": Perspectives of North American Firefighters on the Risks and Causes of Work-Related Shoulder Disorders
Article: link.springer.com/article/10…
Summary: firewell.ca/research/finding…
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Feb 23
❄️ The Winter 2026 Dispatch is here ❄️
Check out FIREWELL's latest firefighter work:
➡️ musculoskeletal health
➡️ cardiac health
➡️ mental health
mailchi.mp/644daf0045ce/fire…
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Feb 17
RT @CochraneCanada: đźš’đź©ş Help improve cancer detection for firefighters across Canada.
We are inviting healthcare professionals, health serv…
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Feb 9
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨
A new FIREWELL study explored the recovery, treatment, and return-to-work process following acute cardiac events experienced by firefighters, with a specific focus on psychological stress and mental health.
Read article: rdcu.be/e20zQ
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