037 - Dr. Cory Coehoorn & His Research on Firefighter Stressors

with his dedication to researching heat stress, fatigue, cortisol, decision-making, and so much more for firefighters and military members. The podcast covers a broad range of topics as Dr. Coehoorn effortlessly brings the science to what we experience on the fireground. This will change your entire mindset for fire service readiness.

Biography

Dr. Coehoorn is the Director of the PhD in Rehabilitation Science Program and an Associate Professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Science and Family Medicine. He earned his BS in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, his MSc in Kinesiology & Health Science from Louisiana State University Shreveport, and his PhD in Exercise and Occupational Physiology from the University of Victoria. He is originally from Redcliff, Alberta, Canada.

Dr. Coehoorn’s research is focused on the impact of heat stress on various occupational groups, including firefighters and the military. He analyzes the effects of heat stress on neural function, stress, inflammation, tissue oxygenation, and hemodynamics. His research group uses electroencephalography, salivary analysis, and near-infrared spectroscopy, among many other techniques. His research has appeared in many journals and has been presented throughout the United States and Canada.