Physiological employment standards for firefighters: Report 2: The physiological demands of performing physically demanding fire-fighting duties

Authors

Nigel A.S. Taylor, University of WollongongFollow
Hugh Fullagar, University of WollongongFollow
John A. Sampson, University of WollongongFollow
Daniel Steven Lee, University of WollongongFollow
Sean Notley, University of WollongongFollow
Simon Burley, University of WollongongFollow
Herbert Groeller, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

62202

Publication Details

N. A.S.. Taylor, H. Fullagar, J. A. Sampson, D. Steven. Lee, S. Notley, S. Burley & H. Groeller 2012, Physiological employment standards for firefighters: Report 2: The physiological demands of performing physically demanding fire-fighting duties, University of Wollongong, Wollongong.

Abstract

The aim of this research was to facilitate the identification of capable and robust recruits for Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW), such that it could sustain the capability of its workforce, whilst simultaneously minimising the risk of injury to both firefighters and members of the community.