Work pacing for Australian rural firefighters during simulated bushfire suppression shifts

Brianna Larsen evaluated the effect of extreme temperature on a firefighter’s work performance and physiology, by simulating firefighting tasks in a climate chamber. 

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Fireys needed for heat study

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Bushfire CRC PhD student Brianna Larsen at Deakin University is studying how very hot conditions influence firefighters’ work performance and safety when on the fireground. She needs volunteers to help with the next phase of her PhD.

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Operational readiness of rural firefighters during bushfire suppression

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Deakin University