Sound The Siren

Shedding light on the mental health needs of #volunteerfirefighters and other #firstresponders in #NovaScotia through @RobinD_Campbell's #PhD journey.

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

"A lot of firefighters don't have that mental health education to recognize when they might be struggling."

Dr. Amanda Brazil is interviewed about the challenges faced by PEI FF as their first responder duties change to meet their community's needs.

https://t.co/woQXPLQeeF

[CIMVHR | ICRSMV @CIMVHR_ICRSMV]

Robin Campbell receives the Mental Health Research Award for the research "After the Alarm: Navigating community assets to cope with occupational stress." #CIMVHRForum

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

Huge congratulations to @RobinD_Campbell for receiving the Mental Health Research Award for her #FIREWELLResearch presentation! 👏👏👏

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

We can't wait for the #CIMVHRForum 2019 in Ottawa (Oct 21-23)! Here's a sneak peek of the #FIREWELLResearch team's presentations on #firefighter health!

10/21 @ 6:05 pm: After the Alarm (Robin Campbell)

10/22 @ 5:40 pm: A new work limitations survey for FF (Dr. Joy MacDermid)

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

Oct 13 is International Plain Language Day.

We're committed to making #FIREWELLResearch visible & accessible to #firefighters. So we summarize our scientific results using direct, clear language:

https://t.co/hrNVJNo0wh

#iplainday #clearresults

[Badge of Life Canada @BadgeLifeCanada]

https://t.co/lFG004GeIk

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

A new study (2019) reviewed 11 papers (participants: veterans, children, community):

- HIPA associated with ⬇️prevalence of PTSD symptoms from baseline.
- Improvements in PTSD symptoms using both high intensity aerobic+resistance training.

LEARN MORE: https://t.co/D7kjPU0RmS

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

#FireRescueCanada2019 kicks off tonight!

Don't miss the FIREWELL members' sessions:

09/14: Dr. Sinden, Chief Hay & President Brescacin will share their health research on Thunder Bay #firefighters.

09/15: Dr. Brazil will share her research on PEI volunteer FF mental health.

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

Huge congratulations to our amazing FIREWELL Director, Dr. @joymacdermid, for her election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada!

A well-deserved honor for her outstanding rehabilitation research & collaborations with firefighters & patients!

https://t.co/vYMDE49EYI

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

Still looking for many (~175) #volunteerfirefighters in #NovaScotia to participate in this online survey! The After the Alarm study wants to know what helps you cope in your community after a stressful incident. Fill out the 20 minute online survey: https://t.co/3MyT14ZtOO

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

Are you a #volunteerfirefighter in #NovaScotia, 18 years of age and older? We want to hear from you! The After the Alarm study wants to know what helps you cope in your community after a stressful incident. Fill out the 20-minute survey online. https://t.co/3MyT14ZtOO

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

Are you a #volunteerfirefighter in #NovaScotia, 18 years of age and older? We want to hear from you! The After the Alarm study wants to know what helps you cope in your community after a stressful incident. Fill out the 20-minute survey online. https://t.co/3MyT14ZtOO

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

I know this is yesterday's news, but still had to share! #firefighters #Halifax #NovaScotia #dontparkinfrontoffirehydrants

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Halifax firefighters said they had no choice but to put a hose through a car blocking a hydrant, after a fire broke out on Green Street in Halifax. https://t.co/9zYkkWFgWT

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

We have some easy reading for your summer living! ☀️🏖

Our #FIREWELLResearch newsletter has a roundup of:
➡️current research opportunities for Canadian firefighters
➡️new FF research on exercise & training injuries, mental health, and cancer

READ MORE: https://t.co/E2d7S8y4Zf

[xx @WorthLivingKA]

WL Ambassador RD Campbell,new website & social media site dedicated to #volunteerfirefighters' mental health called Sound the Siren. She was a firefighter,now a PhD candidate. Link to site https://t.co/NZtaXwNuh3 @SoundtheSirenNS @MerakiEventPlan @scrmgin2thevoid @nsCMHA

[Daniel Sundahl @DanSunPhotoArt]

Brotherhood
Have a safe weekend, brothers and sisters.
DanSun
https://t.co/YiWKtJoDMa

[FIREWELL @FirewellHealth]

Looking for the latest evidence on #firefighter health & safety?

The #FIREWELLResearch website was co-created by firefighters & scientists to share FF-specific research: https://t.co/7vrCwsmZU0

WATCH: Dr @joymacdermid describes what our website offers!
https://t.co/r3iaIIxUXU

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

FIREHALL KITCHENS! New Blog Post: https://t.co/bwQw3SVRK5. “Some of the best food in the world is in firehall kitchens”- #JenniferCrawford, #MasterChefCanada​ SeasonSixWinner. #volunteerfirefighters #firehalls #food #community #NovaScotia #KingstonSteerBBQ

[Sound The Siren @SoundtheSirenNS]

2019 has been a hard year for the #FireService in #NovaScotia.This image reminds me of the power that art has. A tribute to some of the #firefighters we have lost this year and a reminder of the #FireService family. Take care of each other. RIP brothers, we'll take it from here.