Initiative 6: Physical Health (Subscribe)
Categories
- Medical Fitness (42)
- Medical Risks (221)
- Physical Fitness (130)
- Wellness Programs (31)
Links
The impact of various rehydration volumes for firefighters wearing protective clothing in warm envir
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16690568&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum
Author: Selkirk, GA; McLellan, TM; Wong, J
Date Published: 2006 Mar 15;49(4)
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, heat stress, protective clothing, rehydration
The implementation of a statewide firefighter physical ability test for the New Hampshire fire servi
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/pdf/efop/efo10004.pdf
Author: Rosolen, Dennis C.
Date Published: 2002
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, physical abilities test, fitness evaluations
The incidence, prevalence, and severity of sarcoidosis in New York City firefighters
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=10559074
Author: Prezant, DJ; Dhala, A; Goldstein, A; Janus, D; Ortiz, F; Aldrich, TK; Kelly, KJ
Date Published: 1999 Nov;116(5)
Publisher: Chest
Keywords: Initiative 2, environmental risks, Initiative 6, medical risks, lung function, sarcoidosis
The leading cause of death of American firefighters in the 21st century: a study of the impact of oc
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/pdf/efop/efo37382.pdf
Author: Pendergast, Deborah A.
Date Published: 2004
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, cardiovascular disease, job stress, psychological stress
The Legacy of World Trade Center Dust
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/356/22/2233
Author: Jonathan M. Samet, Alison S. Geyh, and Mark J. Utel
Date Published: Volume 356:2233-223
Publisher: New England Journal of Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 2, environmental risks, World Trade Center, dust, medical risks
The need for a wellness program in the Orange County Fire Authority
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/pdf/efop/efo32228.pdf
Author: Drake, Daniel A.
Date Published: 2001
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, wellness programs, administration, Initiative 13
The need to develop a cardiovascular fitness program at the Ridge Road Fire District
http://www.lrc.fema.gov/starweb/lrcweb/servlet.starweb?path=lrcweb/STARLibraries.web
Author: Rickman, William H
Date Published: 2007
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, cardiovascular health, physical fitness programs
The PHLAME (Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects) firefighter study: outcomes o
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17293760&query_hl=16&itool=pubmed_docsum
Author: Elliot DL, Goldberg L, Kuehl KS, Moe EL, Breger RK, Pickering MA.
Date Published: February 2007
Publisher: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, wellness programs, PHLAME, lifestyles, behavior change, organizational culture, Initiative 4
The physical fitness question
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/pdf/efop/efo32006.pdf
Author: Rusboldt, Jeffrey
Date Published: 2001
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, physical fitness programs
The risk of acquiring hepatitis B or C among public safety workers: a systematic review
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11331121&dopt=Citation
Author: Rischitelli G, Harris J, McCauley L, Gershon R, Guidotti T.
Date Published: 2001 May;20(4):299-3
Publisher: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 2, Initiative 6, medical risks, communicable diseases, hepatitis
The short-term effects of smoke exposure on the pulmonary function of firefighters.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=2323250&query_hl=24&itool=pubmed_DocSum
Author: Large AA, Owens GR, Hoffman LA.
Date Published: April 1990
Publisher: Chest
Keywords: Initiative 2,environmental risks, Initiative 6, medical risks, lung function, smoke inhalation
Tobacco Free With FDNY: the New York City Fire Department World Trade Center Tobacco Cessation Study
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16608947&itool=iconfft&query_hl=9&itool=pubmed_DocSum
Author: Bars, MP; Banaugh, GI; Appel, D; Andreachi, M; Mouren, P; Kelly, KJ; Prezant, DJ
Date Published: 2006 Apr;129(4)
Publisher: Chest
Keywords: Initiative 6, wellness, smoking cessation, World Trade Center, tobacco cessation study
Total energy expenditure during arduous wildfire suppression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12048336&query_hl=16&itool=pubmed_DocSum
Author: Ruby BC, Shriver TC, Zderic TW, Sharkey BJ, Burks C, Tysk S.
Date Published: June 2002
Publisher: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical performance tests, wildland firefighting
Transmission of 'toxic strep' syndrome from an infected child to a firefighter during CPR.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=1984738&query_hl=16&itool=pubmed_DocSum
Author: Valenzuela TD, Hooton TM, Kaplan EL, Schlievert P.
Date Published: January 1991
Publisher: Annals of Emergency Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, communicable diseases, toxic strep, EMS safety
Tympanic temperature and heart rate changes in firefighters during treadmill runs performed with dif
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/terg/2001/00000044/00000005/art00003?crawler=true
Author: Ftaiti F.;Duflot J.C.; Nicol C.; Grelot L
Date Published: April 2001
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, protective clothing, core temperature, heart function, heart rate
Validation of a Physical Work Performance Evaluation for Incumbent Firefighters
http://www.fireengineering.com/display_article/243044/25/ARCHI/none/Feat/VALIDATION-OF-A-PHYSICAL-WORK-PERFORMANCE-EVALUATION-FOR-INCUMBENT-FIREFIGHTER
Author: Darrell Mendenhall; Steven Moffatt; Tisch Williams; Mike Reeves; James Greeson; C. Shawn Shelton; Ho
Date Published: December 2005
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Keywords: work capacity, training qualifications/standards, Initiative 6, physical fitness, physical fitness evaluations, recruits
Volunteer fire fighter dies of a heart attack after conducting firefighting activities at a single f
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face9812.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: December 7, 1997
Publisher: NIOSH 98-F12
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Volunteer fire fighter suffers cardiac death the morning after emergency medical technician training
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200522.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: January 9, 2005
Publisher: NIOSH F2005-22
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Volunteer fire fighter suffers heart attack while battling structure fire and dies 6 days later - Ne
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200431.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: August 27, 2003
Publisher: NIOSH F2004-31
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Volunteer fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death after completing emergency medical technician (E
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200322.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: December 13, 2002
Publisher: NIOSH F2003-22
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6%0a
Volunteer fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death after participating in emergency responses - Mar
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200418.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: January 14, 2004
Publisher: NIOSH F2004-18
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Volunteer fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death during fire suppression at a structural fire - I
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200425.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: March 22, 2003
Publisher: NIOSH F2004-25
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Volunteer Firefighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death About 50 Minutes After Fighting a Grass Fire - Ka
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200613.html
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: December 28, 2006
Publisher: NIOSH F2006-13
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6
Wildland Firefighter Load Carriage
http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/htmlpubs/htm00512855/load.htm
Author: B. Ruby, G. Ledbetter, D. Armstrong
Date Published: 2000
Publisher: Missoula Technology and Development Center
Keywords: Initiative 2, situation risks, wildland firefighting, escape, load carriage, physical fitness tests
Wildland firefighter suffers sudden cardiac death after performing mop-up/overhaul operations at two
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200521.pdf
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: February 21, 2005
Publisher: NIOSH F2005-21
Keywords: Initiative 9, fatality/injury investigation, cardiac death, Initiative 6