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Psychological Health and Safety in Fire Rescue and EMS - with the Center for Fire, Rescue, and EMS Health Research
Psychological Health and Safety in Fire Rescue and EMS - with the Center for Fire, Rescue, and EMS Health Research
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Oct 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week, host Dr. I. David Daniels will speak with Dr. Sara Jahnke, Dr. Carlos Poston, and Dr. Ketih Haddock, the leaders of the Center for Fire, Rescue and EMS Health Research (CFREHR), one of the research efforts of the National Development and Research Institutes (NDRI) USA. In another episode focused on National Fire Prevention Month, CFREHR, the leadership of this research-based organization, shares their views on the state of psychological health and safety in the industry and their thoughts about the future. NDRI-USA’s research centers are focused on health outcomes research, epidemiology, and prevention science. Particular areas of inquiry include minority health and disparities, tobacco control, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, and occupational health, especially among the military and emergency responders.
The mission of the (CFREHR) is to understand and improve the health of first responders through systematic research and evaluation. We have worked with and collected data from nearly 100 fire departments nationwide and have successfully solicited participation from more than 2,000 individual firefighters. Dr. Jahnke, Dr. Poston, and Dr. Haddock have been at the forefront of fire service-related research for 15 years and have a unique yet diverse set of views regarding the health and safety of those who serve.
The mission of the (CFREHR) is to understand and improve the health of first responders through systematic research and evaluation. We have worked with and collected data from nearly 100 fire departments nationwide and have successfully solicited participation from more than 2,000 individual firefighters. Dr. Jahnke, Dr. Poston, and Dr. Haddock have been at the forefront of fire service-related research for 15 years and have a unique yet diverse set of views regarding the health and safety of those who serve.
Released:
Oct 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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