The occupation of firefighting is one that has repeatedly attracted the research interests of
ergonomics. Among the activities encountered are attention to live fires, performing search …

This review article aims to evaluate a proposed maximum acceptable work duration model
for load carriage tasks. It is contended that this concept has particular relevance to physically …

Working as a firefighter is physically strenuous, and a high level of physical fitness increases
a firefighter's ability to cope with the physical stress of their profession. Direct measurements …

To examine the effects of firefighters' self-contained breathing apparatus'(SCBA) weight and
its harness design on the physiological and subjective responses, eight male students …

Firefighters' self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) protects the respiratory system
during firefighting but increases the physiological burden. Extended duration SCBA (> 30 …

Muscle strength is important for firefighters work capacity. Laboratory tests used for
measurements of muscle strength, however, are complicated, expensive and time …

Objectives. There is no consensus regarding the efficacy of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) on firefighters' physiological and psychological stress responses. This …

Background Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and obesity are global health problems
and are a large concern for firefighters. The leading cause of death among firefighters is …

The purpose of this review article is to evaluate ventilation, within protective clothing, for its
benefit towards heat loss. Literature from ventilation studies in the sports apparel, outdoor …

Slips, trips and falls are leading causes of fireground injuries. A functional balance test (FBT)
was used to investigate the effects of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) size and …