Firefighting requires a high level of physical fitness and causes substantial psychological
stress, engendering musculoskeletal, mental, and cardiac issues. Consequently, it is …

This research sought to evaluate the thermal zones of the upper body and firefighter
personal protective equipment (PPE) immediately following uncompensable heat stress …

To avoid virus infections, healthcare workers have to wear personal protective equipment
(PPE) during work. However, the high temperature and humidity in PPE threaten their …

This study evaluated the individual and psychosocial impacts of personal protective
equipment on firefighters by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. While PPE …

This study investigated the single and combined effects of environmental heat stress and
physical exercise on executive function (EF) performance, prefrontal cortex oxygenation …

This study aimed to create a novel, non-invasive approach to predict core temperature (Tc)
during heat stress among firefighters. Background The direct measure of Tc is typically …

(1) Background: Fire department cadets preparing to become firefighters and paramedics
experience high levels of stress when participating in incidents like traffic accidents and …

This experiment determined the duration that rapid heat stress (RHS) impacts neural
function and reaction time. Previous research has discovered that RHS results in neural …

Firefighter protective clothing research has undergone rapid development and garnered
extensive attention over the past three decades. However, its trajectory lacks quantitative …

Background: Fire department cadets preparing to become firefighters and paramedics
experience high levels of stress when participating in incidents like traffic accidents and …