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

Background Firefighting involves exposure of firefighters to risks related to this activity,
serious injuries, and occupational diseases are recorded. There are other consequences …

Objective We aimed to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying the inhibitory function
performance of maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel in states of physical …

This research evaluated the impact of rapid heat stress on the rate of salivary cortisol
appearance. We hypothesized that rapid heat stress would result in an increased rate of …

This study evaluated the impact of rapid heat stress on prefrontal cortex (PFC) oxygenation
and hemodynamics. Previous work has demonstrated that heat stress affects cerebral …

The proper functioning of emergency response team members is crucial for the success of
any emergency response operation. The present study was designed to weigh and prioritize …

Exposure to high temperatures can have detrimental effects on cognitive processing and this
is concerning for firefighters who routinely work in extreme temperatures. Whilst past …

Purpose Acute exercise can transiently enhance cognitive flexibility. The cognitive demand
of firefighters makes it relevant to understand if on-shift exercise could produce similar …

Research to date provides equivocal evidence regarding the influence of heat stress, heat
strain, and more specifically, elevated exercise-induced core temperature on cognitive …

In the present experiment, we evaluated the impact of rapid heat stress (RHS) on salivary
cortisol and C-reactive protein production pre-RHS, post-RHS, and 24 and 48 h post-RHS …