Effect of Two Work-to-Rest Ratios on Cardiovascular, Thermal, and Perceptual Responses During Fire Suppression and Recovery.

Objective: Fire suppression is a physically demanding occupation that often results in significant heat stress and hypohydration. Guidelines for the number of work intervals allowed before a structured recovery were consensus derived and have not been tested. Methods: Apparently healthy firefighters...

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Published in:Prehospital Emergency Care Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 681 - 688
Main Authors: Hostler, David, Colburn, Deanna, Rittenberger, Jon C., Reis, Steven E.
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Nov/Dec2016
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