Physiological employment standards for firefighters: Report 4: Recommended physiological employment standards for the firefighters of Fire & Rescue NSW

Authors

John Sampson, University of WollongongFollow
Hugh Fullagar, University of WollongongFollow
Nigel A.S Taylor, University of WollongongFollow
Herbert Groeller, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

87873

Publication Details

Sampson, J. A., Fullagar, H., Taylor, N. A.S.. & Groeller, H. Physiological employment standards for firefighters: Report 4: Recommended physiological employment standards for the firefighters of Fire & Rescue NSW. Wollongong: University of Wollongong; 2013.

Abstract

This report summarises the last two of five research projects that led to the development of a pre-employment screening test for firefighters. 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.