Determinants of Health and Performance in Wildland Firefighters: A Narrative Review
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1), С. 80 - 80
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Wildland
firefighters
(WFFs)
are
subjected
to
significant
physical
and
physiological
demands
that
expose
them
substantial
occupational
risks,
including
thermal
stress,
prolonged
exertion,
exposure
harmful
substances.
These
factors
not
only
affect
their
immediate
performance
but
also
have
long-term
implications
for
health.
This
narrative
review
seeks
analyze
the
main
influencing
health
of
WFFs,
with
a
particular
focus
on
physical,
environmental,
psychological
challenges.
Methods:
A
was
performed,
synthesizing
data
from
diverse
sources.
The
analysis
centered
studies
addressing
physiological,
aspects
WFF
performance.
Specific
topics
included
workload,
environmental
stressors,
use
protective
equipment,
hydration,
sleep
patterns,
mental
Results:
highlights
several
critical
challenges
faced
by
extreme
carrying
heavy
equipment
during
extended
interventions,
elevated
strain
induced
gear,
risks
associated
smoke
inhalation
dehydration.
Additionally,
inadequate
heightened
stress
were
found
impair
both
cognitive
Variations
in
injury
prevalence
patterns
chronic
pain
observed,
often
influenced
such
as
sex,
age,
professional
experience.
Conclusion:
To
mitigate
these
enhance
targeted
interventions
essential.
include
tailored
training
programs,
heat
acclimatization
strategies,
improved
resource
management.
Future
research
should
aim
integrate
measures
comprehensively
address
existing
knowledge
gaps
ensure
well-being
professionals.
Язык: Английский
Non-respiratory health risks and mortality associated with fighting bushfires (wildfires): a systematic review
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Abstract
Background
Bushfires
(also
known
as
wildland
or
forest
fires)
expose
emergency
responders
to
occupational
hazards
under
exceptional
circumstances.
Whilst
the
health
impacts
of
structural
firefighting
have
been
studied,
less
is
about
non-respiratory
risk
mortality
amongst
bush
firefighters,
who
can
be
volunteers.
More
information
risks
needed
generate
effective
prevention
strategies.
Objective
To
critically
evaluate
and
synthesise
published
evidence
associated
with
bushfire
fighting.
Methods
A
systematic
literature
search
was
conducted
in
Medline,
Scopus,
Embase
identify
studies
evaluating
morbidity
factors
among
fighters.
The
quality
included
evaluated
twice
independently
using
a
specific
assessment
tool.
Results
Twenty-seven
were
included.
11(41%)
assessed
moderate
16(59%)
low
quality.
There
growing
body
for
adverse
short-term
fighting
on
mental
injuries.
Linkage
showed
that
volunteer
firefighters
had
lower
cancer
their
late
forties
compared
general
population.
Conclusion
Most
relied
cross-sectional
retrospective
designs
without
comparison
groups,
limiting
ability
draw
robust
conclusions.
It
essential
conduct
higher-quality
research
prospective
longer-term
follow-up
better
understand
outcomes
fighting,
particularly
given
anticipated
increase
frequency
severity
bushfires.
Язык: Английский