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Running on empty: Managing fatigue and burnout among first responders and other public safety personnel
Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
11:00 am CST (SK) | 12:00 pm EST (ON)
First responders and other public safety personnel (PSP) are at a uniquely high risk for fatigue, which can have serious impacts on physical and mental health and contribute to occupational stress and burnout. Evidence suggests that fatigue among PSP is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, including injury and job performance deficits, longer-term health issues like musculoskeletal disorders and cardiovascular disease, and mental health and wellness challenges such as anxiety, depression, and job dissatisfaction.
In this session, you will learn about:
- The heightened risk of fatigue among PSP and its impact on physical and mental health;
- The development of a national occupational standard for fatigue management among PSP; and,
- The ways formal workplace policies and practices can help mitigate fatigue-related risks and support PSP wellbeing.
Presented by:
Amin Yazdani, PhD, CSP
Executive Director
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP)
School of Business, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Marcus Yung, PhD, CPE
Director of Research
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP)
School of Business, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Mathieu Grenier
Deputy Chief, County of Renfrew Paramedic Service
Language translation
This event will be presented in English with the option of simultaneous captions or audio translation in French.
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Running on empty: Answering your questions about fatigue and burnout among first responders and other public safety personnel
Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
11am MDT/CST (AB, SK) | 1pm EDT (ON)
The demands of public safety work can significantly increase the risk of fatigue among first responders and other public safety personnel (PSP), which can contribute to occupational burnout and have serious consequences for both physical and mental health. This online panel discussion builds on a February 26 presentation about organizational policies and guidelines for managing fatigue.
We invite you to join an expert panel for an interactive discussion on fatigue, stress, burnout, and sleep. In this session:
- Learn how occupational demands can contribute to fatigue and burnout among PSP.
- Learn evidence-based strategies for managing fatigue, stress, sleep, and burnout.
- Engage with experts and ask questions based on your own personal and professional experiences.
Come with your questions or feel free to send them in advance to CIPSRT.KT@uregina.ca.
With panelists:
Mark Davies, PhD
Registered Psychologist
Mike Harnett
President, Solaris Fatigue Management
Charles Samuels, MD, CCFP, DABSM
Medical Director, Centre for Sleep and Human Performance
Assistant Professor, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Moderated by:
Kimberly Bitz, DSc, OT. Reg. (Sask.)
Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT)
Language translation
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