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  • Occupational Health
  • Firefighter Safety
  • Biomechanics

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  • Firefighter injuries pose a significant risk.
  • Linking injury data to movement patterns can reveal injury mechanisms.
  • Developing targeted prevention strategies is crucial for firefighter well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the types and causes of injuries among firefighters in a major Canadian metropolitan fire department.
  • To examine injury data over a five-year period (2007-2011).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of firefighter injury reports.
  • Categorization of injuries by job duty, type, affected body part, and motion pattern.
  • Focus on career firefighters within the study period.

Main Results:

  • Over 1300 injuries were reported, with 64% being musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), predominantly affecting the back (32%).
  • Most MSDs (65%) occurred during station duties or training, with only 15% on firegrounds.
  • Specific motions were linked to injury types: lifting to back injuries, stepping to knee injuries, and pushing/pulling to shoulder injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Firefighter injuries are not solely a fireground issue.
  • Injury analysis should focus on motion patterns and body parts, not just job duties.
  • This approach can inform the development of broader injury prevention strategies for firefighters.