Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of on-duty death among firefighters
(45% of on-duty fatalities) and a major cause of morbidity. CVD in the fire service also has …

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 …

Objective: Little attention has been given to factors contributing to firefighters' psychosomatic
well-being. The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine such contributing factors in …

Background Heart disease causes 45% of the deaths that occur among US firefighters while
they are on duty. We examined duty-specific risks of death from coronary heart disease …

Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Increased risk begins in the prehypertensive range and increases further with higher …

Objective: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis was conducted on the
association between firefighting and cancer. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of …

This position stand aims to provide an evidence-based summary of the energy and
nutritional demands of tactical athletes to promote optimal health and performance while …

Firefighting is a hazardous profession which has claimed on average the lives of 105 US
firefighters per year for the past decade. The leading cause of line-of-duty mortality is …

Objective: PHLAME's (Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects) objective
was to assess and compare two means to promote healthy lifestyles. Methods: Prospective …

• Most firefighters recover from the stress of firefighting without incident. However, the
cardiovascular strain of firefighting may trigger a cardiovascular event in firefighters with an …