Research at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois.
Joined June 2014
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IFSI Research retweeted
11 Oct 2022
FSRI Advisory Board Member, @SkidmoreCollege professor and @IFSIresearch Scientist Denise Smith shares partner research on the Cardiovascular Strain of Firefighting. Learn more & access research-based resources here: fsri.org/research/assessing-… @NFFF_News @usfire #firefighterhealth
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IFSI Research retweeted
2 Sep 2022
For #FireScienceFriday, listen to this @FireScienceShow #podcast to learn more about the impact of PPE on #heatstress in #firefighters with FSRI Research Engineer Gavin Horn & @SkidmoreCollege Prof. and @IFSIresearch Research Scientist Denise Smith. firescienceshow.com/064-heat…
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IFSI Research retweeted
25 May 2022
New journal article led by FSRI Advisory Board member Kenny Fent of @NIOSH along with FSRI and colleagues at @CDCgov @IFSIresearch provides further evidence of firefighter exposures through skin and importance of rapid, thorough cleaning. Read it here: s.ul.org/3z5RyHw
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IFSI Research retweeted
12 May 2022
Cardiovascular Strain of Firefighting and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Events
This week's #tbt article!
Read it here: fal.cn/3ozCS
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IFSI Research retweeted
3 May 2022
Hearing from Robert J. Jones, Chancellor of @UofIllinois at the @ULdialogue Annual Meeting 2022. As a partner in research, we are thankful to hear his perspective on being dedicated to safety guided by science. @IFSI @IFSIresearch
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IFSI Research retweeted
Editor's Choice: Impact of Repeated Exposure and Cleaning on Protective Properties of Structural #Firefighting Turnout Gear.
Congratulations to Gavin P. Horn @IFSI, Steve Kerber @FSRI_org, Jessica Andrews @ULdialogue et al.
➡ bit.ly/3kfELtr
#openaccess
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IFSI Research retweeted
26 Apr 2022
Thanks @NAFTDA for having us at your meeting today during #FDIC2022! It was great to share our latest resources and partner research projects including one with @IFSIresearch @IFSI @SkidmoreCollege.
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IFSI Research retweeted
14 Dec 2021
"Characterizing exposure to benzene, toluene, and naphthalene in firefighters wearing different types of new or laundered PPE" peer-reviewed article now available via @sciencedirect's International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. #IJHEH s.ul.org/3dN2JsY
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IFSI Research retweeted
27 May 2021
Leaders from @IFSI discuss the risks facing firefighters and how @IFSIresearch is working to reduce long-term hazards and chemical exposures. Watch this film and the docuseries "Protecting Workers, Protecting Lives" presented by @isea_safety ow.ly/fWkQ50EUfHh #ppe #safety
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IFSI Research retweeted
1 Apr 2021
Fireground exposures are no joke. Make sure you and your crew understand ways to reduce both cardiovascular and chemical exposures on the fireground and during training. Take our online course created with @IFSIresearch to learn more: s.ul.org/3bxFgcA
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IFSI Research retweeted
26 Jan 2021
For today's #TacticalTuesday and part of #FFCancerMonth, take our "Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risks During Training" online course. s.ul.org/34l13kY
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IFSI Research retweeted
19 Jan 2021
For today's #FFCancerMonth #TacticalTuesday, check out our "10 Considerations Related to Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risks" developed with the @IFSIresearch and @NIOSH. ulfirefightersafety.org/docs…
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IFSI Research retweeted
9 Jan 2021
Modifying the process for hood removal resulted in a larger reduction in neck skin contamination than the design modification. @IFSIresearch @TheSecretList tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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IFSI Research retweeted
8 Sep 2020
On this #TacticalTuesday/#StarTrekDay learn more about how to "live long and prosper" throughout your fire service career w/ ULFSRI @NIOSH @IFSIresearch 10 Considerations for Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risks on the Fireground via @FirehouseNews-> s.ul.org/3bOCd0J
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IFSI Research retweeted
28 Aug 2020
In preparation for our upcoming webinar, Understanding Firefighter PPE; we are sharing some gold nuggets of information. Today's tip from @IFSIresearch on inspecting the facepiece for micro-cracks with the soft light of a cell-phone. #firefighter #ppe youtu.be/eJVTfLfuFHc
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IFSI Research retweeted
13 Aug 2020
Together with @NIOSH @IFSIresearch @SkidmoreCollege we are grateful to have been awarded the NIOSH Bullard-Sherwood Research to Practice Award in the Knowledge category for the collaborative effort toward improving firefighter health and safety. Read more: s.ul.org/3fREqZt
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IFSI Research retweeted
3 Aug 2020
Check out our new journal article, "Impact of Repeated Exposure and Cleaning on Protective Properties of Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear" now available via @FireTechnology. Thanks to our research partners @NIOSH @IFSIresearch @GlobeTurnout. s.ul.org/3kasPIy
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IFSI Research retweeted
14 Jul 2020
Episode 47 was just released with UL Research Engineer Dr. Gavin Horn. Gavin describes his past research regarding occupational cancer and what he hopes to work on in the future. Available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Google & The25Live.com
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IFSI Research retweeted
26 Jun 2020
Thank you to @IFSIresearch, @ILFireMarshal, @MABASIllinois, and @IFSI for the Decon after fires training, education, information, and research.
Our Decon buckets are ready to be in-service on our @SFD_IL apparatus. #ThankYou
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IFSI Research retweeted
5 Jun 2020
Now available via #FireSafetyJournal, the co-authored, peer-reviewed journal article “In-situ measurement of water-vapor in fire environments using a real-time tunable diode laser based system” with ULFSRI, @mechseILLINOIS, @IFSIresearch. Access it here: s.ul.org/30bSjO7
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