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Wildland Firefighter Health And Safety
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Author : Brian J. Sharkey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Wildland Firefighter Health And Safety written by Brian J. Sharkey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fire fighters categories.
Wildland Firefighter Health And Safety
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Author : Joseph Wimand Domitrovich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Wildland Firefighter Health And Safety written by Joseph Wimand Domitrovich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Electronic dissertations categories.
Over the past fifty years the University of Montana, in conjunction with the United States Forest Service, has been investigating the job demands of wildland firefighters. This document is a combination of three research projects with a connection of health and safety of wildland firefighters. Smokejumpers are unique because they parachute into remote fires and are used primarily as initial attack wildland firefighters. Studies have shown that initial attack is the most energy intensive part of wildland firefighting. The first study identifies maximal and sustainable aerobic fitness possessed by US Smokejumpers. The maximal aerobic characteristic of US smokejumpers is well above average aerobic fitness compared to the general population, and sustainable aerobic fitness is similar to the fitness required for fire line digging during initial attack on wildland fires. There is also no difference between gender and age groups. The second study identifies the relationship between smokejumper core critical tasks (fireline digging, packing loads over 85 lbs, and repetitive lifting/carrying) and the current physical training (PT) test. The smokejumper PT test uses push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run to determine if individuals have the minimal fitness required for successful job performance. This study found a relationship between push-ups, pull-ups and the 1.5 mile run to smokejumper core critical tasks, but there was no relationship with sit-ups. While physical fitness helps to mitigate certain risks associated with fire suppression, it alone is not enough, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is also used maximize safety. The majority of specifications used in construction of this equipment considers only the external environment and does not consider the individual as part of the environment. The third study evaluated the thermal stress on the human body with three typical configurations of personal protective equipment. The use of increased layers of PPE was found to increase the thermal stress identified by body temperature and physiological strain index. The use of two layers of PPE compared to one decreased potential work time by half before a critical core temperature was reached.
Wildland Firefighter Health Safety Report
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Author : Brian J. Sharkey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Wildland Firefighter Health Safety Report written by Brian J. Sharkey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Understanding Factors Contributing To Wildland Firefighter Health Safety And Performance
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Author : Callie N. Collins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Understanding Factors Contributing To Wildland Firefighter Health Safety And Performance written by Callie N. Collins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Forest fire fighters categories.
Wildland firefighters have arduous and hazardous occupations with alarming injury and fatality rates. Thus, improving wildland firefighter health and safety is a national concern. Incident reports typically highlight situational awareness and communication as key factors leading to wildland firefighter injuries and fatalities. However, important factors such as nutrition, hydration, and sleep on the fireline as well have received limited attention. This research explores factors that may be leading to injuries and fatalities on the fireline. A survey was completed by 428 wildland firefighters to understand what they deem to be common contributing factors that lead to injuries and fatalities on the fireline. After analysis of the survey, additional research was conducted on body composition and sleep quality and quantity to gain an understanding of what was occurring on the fireline as well as gain insight on wildland firefighters sleep quality and quantity while on and off a fire assignment. This research was initiated during the fire season of 2017 (June-September) with the ultimate goal of gaining a stronger understanding of "select" self-reported factors that surveyors identified from which interventions could be applied. Sleep quantity was significantly reduced on the fireline, yet sleep quality improved, likely due to the participants being exhausted at the end of the work day. Body weights did not increase over the fire season, yet body fat increased significantly, leading researchers to believe that nutrition on the fireline played a role in these results.
Wildland Firefighter Health And Safety Report
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
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This issue focuses on the interagency medical standards and examinations now being required for wildland firefighters in the United States. The research section provides additional information about specific tests and the results of examinations conducted on wildland firefighters in Australia. The risk management section outlines employee health programs that can be used to prevent health problems. The field notes section outlines steps firefighters can take to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Wildland Firefighter Health Risks And Respiratory Protection
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Author : Claire Austin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Wildland Firefighter Health Risks And Respiratory Protection written by Claire Austin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Wildland fire suppression categories.
Activites And Practices For Improving Fire Department Safety And Health Programs
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language : en
Publisher: FEMA
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Activites And Practices For Improving Fire Department Safety And Health Programs written by and has been published by FEMA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Wildland Firefighter Health Risks And Respiratory Protection
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Wildland Firefighter Health Risks And Respiratory Protection written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Forest fire fighters categories.
Investigating Wildland Fire Entrapments
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Author : Richard J. Mangan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Investigating Wildland Fire Entrapments written by Richard J. Mangan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Fire investigation categories.
Health Hazards Of Wildland Firefighting And Their Implication On 20 Year Retirement
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Author : Fredric J. Bethune
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Health Hazards Of Wildland Firefighting And Their Implication On 20 Year Retirement written by Fredric J. Bethune and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
Currently, there does not exist a 20 year retirement system for wildland firefighters within the State of Alaska. The health risks faced by wildland firefighters are the same if not greater than those faced by municipal and federal firefighters. This study was designed to identify the health and safety risks encountered by these firefighters so a case can be made for their inclusion in a 20 year retirement system.