Sleep disruption, shift work threatens firefighter health
Emergency responders aren't immune to the impact of shift work and sleep deprivation. Here are four top takeaways from The BMJ review that are most applicable to paramedics, firefighters, telecommunicators and police officers.
FireRescue - Study Shows Firefighters Don't Get Enough Sleep
Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation in the fire service is a growing concern, and can have serious effects on firefighter work, health & safety. By helping your firefighters sleep better when they are able to sleep, you decrease the risk of them getting injured on the job and increase their performance in critical incidents. It's that simple.
FireRescue1 - 7 ways to improve your crews' sleep and safety
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Fire Engineering - How to Manage Sleep Deprivation
Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation in the fire service is a growing concern, and can have serious effects on firefighter work, health & safety. By helping your firefighters sleep better when they are able to sleep, you decrease the risk of them getting injured on the job and increase their performance in critical incidents. It's that simple.
IAFC Firefighter Sleep Deprivation Study
In June of 2007, the International Association of Fire Chiefs released an in-depth report on sleep deprivation in the fire service.