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The Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research is conducting a research study focused on the dynamics of the workplace environment for firefighters, with a special emphasis on understanding the experiences of LGBT individuals in the firefighting community. The research survey aims to capture a broad spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and opinions related to the workplace environment for LGBT firefighters.
Who Can Participate: This study welcomes all U.S. firefighters, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or viewpoint on LGBT rights. Your unique experiences and opinions are invaluable to our research.
What’s involved: The survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
Confidential and Impactful: The survey is anonymous. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary.
Questions?
Lead Researcher: Dr. Christopher Kaipust (kaipust@ndri-usa.org)
Please see this opportunity to help the fire service better understand the impact of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
RESEARCH STUDY OPPORTUNITY
We are recruiting firefighters to participate in a pilot study evaluating a 4-day treatment workshop to address symptoms of PTSI, insomnia, and nightmares. In a small pilot study, this treatment was recently found to be helpful for active-duty military personnel.
If you participate in this study, you will be asked to attend a 4-day treatment workshop (4 consecutive 4-hour days scheduled during the work week) with therapists and up to 3 other firefighter participants. Firefighters from the same department will not be enrolled in the same intervention group.
If you are interested in participating or would like some more information, you can sign up here:
https://ndri1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u3McoAgVRaTspM or contact our project manager, Carrie Sutherland, at sutherland@ndri-usa.org.
We will reach out to you to answer your questions and see if this study is a good fit. If the study seems like a good fit, you will be asked to complete an assessment (interview and questionnaires) to see if you are eligible for the study. Participation is voluntary and confidential. No individually identifiable results will be shared.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
PI: Dr. Sara Jahnke (Jahnke@ndri-usa.org);
Dr. Carmen McLean (carmen.mclean4@va.gov)
Project Manager: Carrie Sutherland (sutherland@ndri-usa.org)
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