Abstract
Two studies were undertaken to determine whether firefighter instructors are capable of performing a simulated rescue task after undertaking a live fire training exercise (LFTE) lasting approximately 40 min. In the first study, ten instructors performed two simulated rescue tasks in air at 19°C, involving dragging an 81-kg dummy for 15 m along a corridor and down two flights of stairs. The first rescue acted as a control (Rcontrol) and was conducted when they were euhydrated and normothermic. The second task was undertaken 10.4 (3.3) min [mean (SD)] after a LFTE resulting in an average rectal temperature of 38.1 (0.4)°C (Rhot). All instructors were able to successfully complete Rcontrol and Rhot in 90.1 (28.6) s and 78.7 (15.6) s respectively. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were higher after the LFTE [162 (16) beats min−1 versus 180 (15) beats min−1; and 13.3 (2.4) versus 15.7 (2.1), respectively, P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 327-334 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Journal of Applied Physiology |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2005 |