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Biological Agents as Weapons: Medical Implications

Author: Ken Miller
Date Published: January 1999
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Keywords: terrorism response, Initiative 3, Initiative 6, medical risks, hazmat response

Acquired progressive asthma in a fire-fighter.

Author: Bergstrom CE, Tornling G, Unge G.
Date Published: May 1988
Publisher: European Respiratory Journal
Keywords: environmental risks, toxic exposure, Initiative 6, medical risks

The effects of hyperoxia on performance during simulated firefighting work

Author: Stewart R. Petersen; Randy W. Dreger; Bernard E. Williams; William J. McGarvey
Date Published: February 2000
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: hyperoxia, oxygen toxicity, Initiative 6, medical risks

The impact of various rehydration volumes for firefighters wearing protective clothing in warm environments.

Author: Selkirk, GA; McLellan, TM; Wong, J
Date Published: 2006 Mar 15;49(4)
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, protective clothing, medical risks, heat stress

Oxygen consumption during fire suppression: error of heart rate estimation.

Author: Sothmann, M; Saupe, K; Raven, P; Pawelczyk, J; Davis, P; Dotson, C; Landy, F; Siliunas, M
Date Published: 1991 Dec;34(12):1469
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, heart rate, oxygen consumption, work intensity

Evaluation of the infection control program changes recommended for Hampton Fire and Rescue Division

Author: Hanger, Tracy L.
Date Published: 2001
Publisher: National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks, infection control

Influence of hydration status and fluid replacement on heat tolerance while wearing NBC protective clothing

Author: Cheung, Stephen S. and McLellan, Tom M.
Date Published: 1998
Publisher: European Journal of Applied Physiology
Keywords: Initiative 6, protective clothing, medical risks, heat stress, hydration, heat tolerance, N-B-C

Effect of Work Related Stress on Firefighter/Paramedic

Author: Mark C. Shantz
Date Published: August 2002
Publisher: Eastern Michigan University
Keywords: Initiative 13, stress, medical risks, psychological stress

Cardiorespiratory and thermoregulatory response of working in fire-fighter protective clothing in a temperate environment.

Author: Baker SJ, Grice J, Roby L, Matthews C.
Date Published: September 2000
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, protective clothing, medical risks, physiological responses

Effectiveness of rest pauses and cooling in alleviation of heat stress during simulated fire-fighting activity.

Author: Carter JB, Banister EW, Morrison JB.
Date Published: February 1999
Publisher: Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, medical risks