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Simulated self-paced wildfire suppression work in different thermal conditions

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posted on 2015-10-01, 00:00 authored by B Larsen
This thesis provides evidence that wildland firefighters can sustain their work output under hot conditions (33°C), even over multiple days. However, when faced with very hot ambient environments (45°C), work performance suffers and firefighters’ experience a potentially dangerous thermal response.

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Pagination

xviii, 218 pages : illustrations, tables, graphs, some coloured

Open access

Yes

Material type

thesis

Resource type

thesis

Language

eng

Degree type

Research doctorate

Degree name

PhD

Copyright notice

The Author. All Rights Reserved

Faculty

Faculty of Health

School

School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences