William A. Jetter
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View article: Effectiveness of a state-of-the-art coat with fans and coolants over standard coats
Effectiveness of a state-of-the-art coat with fans and coolants over standard coats Open
Objective: Firefighters use personal protective equipment when containing fires. The coat, called standard hereafter, that is part of the personal protective equipment has not changed for many years. A new coat was designed with novel feat…
View article: Oral Microbiota Dysbiosis in Firefighters and the Potential Contributing Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Based on a Case-Control Study
Oral Microbiota Dysbiosis in Firefighters and the Potential Contributing Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Based on a Case-Control Study Open
Epidemiological studies show firefighters have increased risks of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. To explore links between occupational/environmental exposures and dysbiosis-associated health risks, this case-control study co…
View article: Comparing Standard and State-of-the-art Firefighter Coats on Postural Balance and Gait in a Live Burn Environment
Comparing Standard and State-of-the-art Firefighter Coats on Postural Balance and Gait in a Live Burn Environment Open
More than one million firefighters work in the United States. The standard fire (SF) coat, used by the firefighters, had been in place for many years. Our research team was entrusted with the job of designing a new coat radically different…