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Fabio García-Heras1, Juan Rodríguez-Medina1, Arkaitz Castañeda2
1VALFIS Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, 24071 León, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Wildland firefighters experience high injury rates, particularly those over 35 with extensive experience. Targeted physical training programs are crucial for preventing occupational injuries in these essential workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Science
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Wildland firefighters, specifically the 'Brigadas de Refuerzo contra Incendios Forestales', face demanding physical tasks and extreme conditions.
- Their work involves long hours, heavy loads, high temperatures, and specialized tools in hazardous environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of occupational injuries among wildland firefighters.
- To investigate the relationship between injuries and factors like age and work experience.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 217 wildland firefighters (18 female, 199 male).
- Data collected included injury prevalence, age, work experience, and injury circumstances.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of occupational injuries (~76%) was reported.
- Age over 35 and over 10 years of experience significantly increased injury risk (OR = 2.14 and OR = 2.46, respectively).
- Injuries most frequently occurred during physical training (~46%), preventive work (~33%), and active firefighting (~20%), with tendonitis and muscle pain being common.
Conclusions:
- Adapted physical activity programs are needed for wildland firefighters, especially older and more experienced ones.
- Identifying risk factors like age and experience is key for injury prevention and management.
- Specific preventative measures during training are essential to reduce injuries in this critical workforce.
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