ArticleJournal of safety research2025
The value of occupational health and safety data: Perceptions of current data practices in the fire service.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Ethical Handling of Occupational Health and Safety Data in the Fire Service: Empirical Interview and Focus Group Study of Firefighter and Fire Service Leadership Privacy Preferences.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Ethical Use of Wearable Device Data in Occupational Settings: Perspectives From the Fire Service.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveDespite growing interest in utilizing firefighter health and safety data to reduce injuries and fatalities, there is little evidence on attitudes towards data. We examined fire service perceptions of data to inform future policies and practices.
methodsWe conducted focus groups and interviews with career firefighters, union representatives, and department leaders in Maryland and Virginia; and interviews with national leaders (March-November 2023).
resultsWe conducted 35 interviews and 4 focus groups (65 participants). Departments collected health, injury, and exposure information to establish fitness for duty, facilitate benefits, conduct prevention, and advance administrative priorities. Leaders described cultural and resource limitations. Participants desired more mental health and exposure data, and improved data infrastructure.
conclusionsParticipants viewed data as valuable for health and safety but identified needs surrounding future data collection, resource investments, and cultural shifts.
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