ArticleInternational journal of occupational and environmental health2015
Repeat work bouts increase thermal strain for Australian firefighters working in the heat.
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Abstract
backgroundFirefighters regularly re-enter fire scenes during long duration emergency events with limited rest between work bouts. It is unclear whether this practice is impacting on the safety of firefighters.
objectivesTo evaluate the effects of multiple work bouts on firefighter physiology, strength, and cognitive performance when working in the heat.
methodsSeventy-seven urban firefighters completed two 20-minute simulated search and rescue tasks in a heat chamber (105 ± 5°C), separated by a 10-minute passive recovery. Core and skin temperature, rate of perceived exertion (RPE), thermal sensation (TS), grip strength, and cognitive changes between simulations were evaluated.
resultsSignificant increases in core temperature and perceptual responses along with declines in strength were observed following the second simulation. No differences for other measures were observed.
conclusionsA significant increase in thermal strain was observed when firefighters re-entered a hot working environment. We recommend that longer recovery periods or active cooling methods be employed prior to re-entry.
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