Physical aspects of firefighting in relation to health, fitness and deployability of firefighters [Fysieke belasting van brandweerwerk in relatie tot gezondheid, fitheid en inzetbaarheid van brandweermensen]

Based on state-of-the-art scientific knowledge, this article reviews the physical aspects of firefighting in relation to physical safety. Firefighting is known to be one of the most demanding occupations. Based on the 'Occupational Demands Model' the (physical) strain of firefighting is de...

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Main Authors:	Eric Mol, Ronald Heus, Ron van Raaij, Ricardo Weewer, George Havenith
Format:	Default Article
Published:	2012
Subjects:	Design not elsewhere classified Firefighting Physical demands Health and fitness Deployability Active recovery Physical safety Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/2134/11338
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