Results 41 to 50 of about 95,276 (252)

The Effects of Fire Fighting and On-Scene Rehabilitation on Hemostatis [PDF]

, 2010
Fire fighting is a dangerous occupation – in part because firefighters are called upon to perform strenuous physical activity in hot, hostile environments.
Fahey, George C., Fernhall, B., Horn, Gavin P., Illinois Fire Service Institute, Petruzzello, Steven J., Smith, Denise L., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Woods, Jeffrey   +7 more
core  

Bio‐Inspired Robust Non‐combustible Bioplastic with Superinsulated Energy Harvesting for Intelligent Firefighting

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This study develops a novel non‐combustible chitosan‐based bioplastic (NCCB) via ethanol‐induced surface assembly. The material's inherent flame retardancy and thermally insulating, rough surface enable high‐performance TENGs. The NCCB‐TENG maintains stable output even when exposed to fire and exhibits dual sensitivity to temperature (25–200°C) and ...
Qilin Lu, Liying Zhang, Pengyun Zhang, Junjie Wang, Huamin Chen, Hanchen Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing a Typology of Korean Women Leaders' Resistance to Their Token Status in the Workplace

Human Resource Development Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite remarkable economic development in South Korea (Korea), there are only a few women leaders, and they face challenges in the gendered workplace where organizational constraints and traditional values coexist. In a reanalysis of narratives of Korean women leaders (KWLs), using an ideal‐type analysis as a novel qualitative research method,
Yonjoo Cho, Jiwon Park, Sumi Lee, Jieun You, Sokyum Yoon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding [PDF]

, 2019
[Excerpt] Firefighting activities are traditionally the responsibility of states and local communities. As such, funding for firefighters is provided mostly by state and local governments.
Congressional Research Service
core   +1 more source

Exploring the Role of Dysregulated Arousal in the Relationship Between Trauma and Addictive Behaviors Among College Students

Journal of Counseling &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The relationship between trauma and addictive behaviors is well‐established, yet factors mediating this relationship remain understudied. Given the prevalence of addictive behaviors among collegiate populations, we used path analysis to explore the mediating role of arousal dysregulation in the relationship between childhood trauma and a ...
Amanda L. Giordano, Kate M. Dorrough, Deborah L. Smith, Peitao Zhu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Posttraumatic stress disorder prevalence among former first responders: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Journal of Traumatic Stress, EarlyView.
Abstract First responders are at high risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet little research has examined PTSD prevalence within this population after individuals retire or resign from service. The current study is the first systematic review and meta‐analysis aiming to describe the evidence available on point and lifetime PTSD prevalence ...
Andrew F. Arena, Bojana Vilus, Mikayla Gregory, Daniel A. J. Collins, Aimée Gayed, Richard Bryant, Samuel B. Harvey, Mark Deady   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of the risk of injury to firefighters based on a functional assessment using the Functional Movement Screen test

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017
Introduction. The work of firefighters is at high risk of injury and injury. Firefighters risk their health and their lives each day, carrying help to those in need.
Krystian Kałużny, Anna Kałużna, Bartosz Kochański, Łukasz Wołowiec, Michał Cichosz, Walery Żukow, Wojciech Hagner   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

14-3-3  Protein is Detectable in Blood Serum and Fetlock Joint Synovial Fluid of High Performance Horses [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 2010
Objective: To investigate whether 14-3-3 eta protein is detectable in synovial fluid and blood serum of high performance horses and to study whether any significant correlation between this and matrix metalloproteinase 1 and 3 in horse synovial fluid ...
Kamran Sardari, Claudia Chavez-Munoz, Ruhangiz Kilani, Neil McKenzie, Aziz Ghahary   +4 more
doaj  

Association Between Leisure Time Physical Activity, Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Cardiovascular Workload at Work in Firefighters

Safety and Health at Work, 2015
Background: Overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disease risk factors are prevalent among firefighters in some developed countries. It is unclear whether physical activity and cardiopulmonary fitness reduce cardiovascular disease risk and the ...
Clare C.W. Yu, Chun T. Au, Frank Y.F. Lee, Raymond C.H. So, John P.S. Wong, Gary Y.K. Mak, Eric P. Chien, Alison M. McManus   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epic Human Failure on June 30, 2013 [PDF]

, 2018
Nineteen Prescott Fire Department, Granite Mountain Hot Shot (GMHS) wildland firefighters and supervisors (WFF), perished on the June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire (YHF) in Arizona.
B Stanton, I Janis, JA Ziegler, JT Reason, M Gladwell, P Harvey, S Shomstein   +6 more
core   +1 more source