FIREFIGHTERS

Breaking the Silence: Insights into the Impact of Being a Firefighter on Men’s Mental Health

Author: Lisa Robinson Kitt

Date: July, 2009

An investigation into the impact of being a firefighter on men’s mental health using in-depth interviews to provide insights into how firefighters experience their work, both in terms of their job requirements and occupational culture.

A Comprehensive Approach to Workplace Stress & Trauma in Fire-Fighting

Author: Patricia Fisher & Bruce Etches

Date: October 5, 2003

Firefighters are exposed to a wide range of workplace stresses resulting in a wide range of negative physical, psychological, interpersonal and organisational consequences. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to workplace stress in fire-fighting.

A Firefighters Silent Killer: Suicide

Author: Paul J. Antonellis Jr. & Denise Thompson

Silence often hides the very issue one must confront. This course teaches modules on why suicide occurs, the reasons people refuse to discuss suicide openly, the culture regarding firefighter suicide, and strategies for how to develop a suicide prevention program aimed at the fire service.

Firefighter Suicide: Understanding Cultural Challenges for Mental Health Professionals

Author: Sarah N. Henderson, Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Todd J. LeDuc & Judy Couwells

Date: 2005

Firefighters face a variety of unique stressors which can result in psychological disturbances and maladaptive coping strategies which may contribute to suicidal ideation. The main problem for mental health professionals in studying this phenomenon is often the culture of silence that surrounds addressing these issues.

FLEX: Firefighter Health & Wellness Program

Author: Shannon McQuaide

FLEX is a functional-movement-based yoga program designed to improve fire fighter’s overall health and fitness. Through a focus on proper movement, FLEX aims to reduce injuries related to strain and sprain, and to speed recovery times for injured fire fighters.

Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

Author: Juliet M. Vogel, Alan J. Cohen, Mandy S. Habib, Barbara Johnson & Brian D. Massey

Date: February, 2009

Firefighting is an extremely physically hazardous and demanding job, with the leading cause of on duty death among volunteer firefighters being heart attack. This study addresses a variety of programs to improve the health and wellness of our volunteer fire and emergency services.

Occupational Health Effects for Firefighters: The Extent and Implications of Physical and Psychological Injuries

Author: Beth Cook & William Mitchell

Date: January, 2013

Firefighters engage in an occupation that is characterised by high-stress, high-risk and low-control of job-related tasks. This study explores these factors from on occupational health and safety perspective on both the physical and mental elements of on the job stressors.

Proposal to Implement a Fire Department Health and Wellness Program

An examination of the acute physiological effects of firefighting, including the cardiac, respiratory, nervous and muscular systems, as well as proposals for implementing improved wellness programs among fire departments.

Wellbeing and Health Promotion, Fire & Rescue NSW

Author: Fire & Rescue NSW

Date: 2014

A case study on the development of support programs in Fire & Rescue NSW.

Fit for Duty – Physical Training Guide

Author: ACT Fire & Rescue

Firefighting is a physically challenging occupation requiring high levels of physical endurance, strength and power. This training guide has been developed to assist applicants preparing for fire and rescue readiness.