Posts tagged with "Research into Firefighter Behavior & Beliefs"
UL FSRI research shows safety impacts of FF hood design, cleaning
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
CDC study finds 2 masks increase protection against COVID-19
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
FDNY study: EMS providers 5 times more likely than FFs to contract COVID-19 in early months
According to the study led by FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant, the department's decision to exempt firefighters from some medical calls likely factored into the difference
Electric cookers can be used to sanitize N95 masks, study finds
Researchers say a 50-minute dry heat cycle in a household multicooker can sanitize N95 respirators without compromising the filter or fit
Less than 0.01% of San Francisco FD members test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
A UCSF study found that only three out of 1,223 members had antibodies despite nearly half saying they probably or definitely had contact with COVID-19 patients
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Study finds high levels of PFAS in turnout gear
The research team determined that PFAS could be transferred from the outer shell and moisture barrier to the thermal liner, contacting firefighters’ skin
