Background: Firefighting is a strenuous occupation, which necessitates that firefighters stay
in good physical condition and maintain adequate cardiovascular and musculoskeletal …

Background The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of occupational noise
exposure, hearing difficulty and cardiovascular conditions within US industries and …

Introduction To perform their work efficiently and safely, firefighters should maintain all
aspects of physical fitness. Cardiac-related incidents are the leading cause of duty-related …

Introduction Firefighters are required to perform physically strenuous tasks such as hose
drags, victim rescues, forcible entries and stair climbs to complete their public safety mission …

Introduction. Firefighting is a strenuous occupation that requires firefighters to be in peak
physical condition. However, many firefighters have risk factors for cardiovascular disease …

This study investigated the effects of autonomous and controlled motivations, and workload
on perceived stress, health, and performance. Workload was also considered as a …

Firefighters' face life threatening situations and are frequently exposed to numerous
physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards. The purpose of this …

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe physiological load and psychological stress
of Finnish firefighters during a 24-hour work shift. Methods: RR intervals were recorded …

Introduction: Firefighters are often placed in situations that require high levels of physical
exertion, leading to significant strain on firefighters' musculoskeletal system, predisposing …

ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Although workaholism has been associated with
job performance, the mechanisms that explain this relationship remain unclear. In this study …