Injuries in Wildland Firefighters

Although thousands of wildland firefighters are employed every year, and despite the fact that many of them sustain injuries while on the fireline or preparing themselves for the rigors of the job, very little is known about wildland firefighters and injury from a research perspective. In this episode, Dr. Valerie Moody from the University of Montana Athletic Training Program joins moderator Charlie Palmer to discuss the few studies that have been done, their results, and what they can tell us about firefighter injuries.   This podcast was made possible in part through support from the U. S. Forest Service and the University of Montana. The University of Montana is an equal opportunity provider.