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  • Occupational Health
  • Sports Science
  • Emergency Response

Background:

  • Aviation firefighting is physically demanding, involving intense activity under stress and extreme conditions.
  • Limited research exists on the internal and external loads of aviation firefighting tasks.
  • Understanding these demands is crucial for injury prevention and training optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the internal and external loads experienced by aviation firefighters during operational tasks.
  • To provide data for developing targeted training strategies.
  • To improve job safety and reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Sixteen Australian aviation firefighters participated in a simulated aircraft firefighting scenario.
  • Internal load was measured using heart rate (HR), oxygen consumption (V˙O2), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
  • External load was assessed via scenario completion time and distance traveled.

Main Results:

  • Median scenario completion time was 21 minutes, with distances ranging from 245-541 meters.
  • Average heart rate ranged from 61.1-72.0% HRmax, with maximal HR reaching 77.8-84.4% HRmax.
  • Driver firefighters operated at 49% average V˙O2max and 78% maximal V˙O2max.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified task-specific internal and external loads for aviation firefighters.
  • Results offer valuable insights for creating specific training protocols.
  • Enhanced training can ensure firefighters possess the necessary physical capacity for safe job performance.