Dr Brad Aisbett

Dr Brad Aisbett
Stakeholder Council / Project Leader

Publications authored

2012

Identification of physically demanding tasks performed during bushfire suppression by Australian rural firefighters
Phillips M, Payne W, Lord C, Netto K, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Identification of physically demanding tasks performed during bushfire suppression by Australian rural firefighters
Phillips M, Payne W, Lord C, Netto K, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Pre-shift fluid intake: Effect on physiology, work and drinking during emergency wildfire fighting
Raines J, Snow R, Petersen A, Harvey J, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Pre-shift fluid intake: Effect on physiology, work and drinking during emergency wildfire fighting
Raines J, Snow R, Petersen A, Harvey J, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Validating ‘fit for duty’ tests for Australian volunteer fire fighters suppressing bushfires
Lord C, Netto K, Petersen A, Nichols D, Drain J, Phillips M, Aisbett B
Journal Article

“Awake, smoky, and hot”: Providing an evidence-base for managing the risks associated with occupational stressors encountered by wildland firefighters
Aisbett B, Wolkow A, Sprajcer M, Ferguson SA
Journal Article

“Awake, smoky, and hot”: Providing an evidence-base for managing the risks associated with occupational stressors encountered by wildland firefighters
Aisbett B, Wolkow A, Sprajcer M, Ferguson SA
Journal Article

2011

Design of a valid simulation for researching physical, physiological and cognitive performance in volunteer firefighters during bushfire deployment.
Ferguson SA, Aisbett B, Jay SM, Onus K, Lord C, Sprajcer M, Thomas MJW
Conference Proceedings

Frequency, intensity and duration of physical tasks performed by Australian rural firefighters during bushfire suppression
Phillips M, Netto K, Payne W, Lord C, Brooksbank N, Onus K, Jefferies S, Aisbett B
Conference Proceedings

Pack Hike Test finishing time for Australian firefighters: Pass rates and correlates of performance
Phillips M, Petersen A, Abbiss CR, Netto K, Payne W, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Pack Hike Test finishing time for Australian firefighters: Pass rates and correlates of performance
Phillips M, Petersen A, Abbiss CR, Netto K, Payne W, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

Prescribed fluid consumption and its effects on the physiology and work behaviour of Australian wildland firefighters
Raines J, Snow R, Petersen A, Harvey J, Onus K, Jefferies S, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Conference Proceedings

2009

Relationship between fitness components and pack hike test.
Phillips M, Petersen A, Abbiss CR, Payne W, Nichols D, Aisbett B
Journal Article

2007

Fighting fatigue whilst fighting bushfire
Aisbett B, Nichols D
Journal Article

FIGHTING WITH FIRE - HOW BUSHFIRE SUPPRESSION CAN IMPACT ON FIREFIGHTERS HEALTH
Aisbett B, Phillips M, Sargeant M, Gilbert J, Nichols D
Journal Article

Blog posts

sorry, no blog posts yet

Project Leader

Researcher

Resources credited

Poster

Are our volunteer fire fighters fit for the task?

Awake, Smoky and Hot - 2011 Project Update

Cardiovascular responses during CFA recruit training

Cardiovascular risk screening of Australian Volunteer Firefighters

Coronary heart disease risk in Victorian volunteer firefighters

Dehydration and Australian bushfire fighters

Dehydration in Australian bushfire fighters across consecutive shifts

Experienced firefighter's safe and productive tanker-based bushfire suppression

Fitness components for successful pack hike

Initial fitness levels of CFA recruit firefighters

Muscle Activity During the Pack Hike Test and a Simulated Rakehoe Task

Occupational health & safety

Occupational health & safety surge capacity

Physical demands of tanker-based bushfire fighting

Physical Selection Test Development and Validation for Australian Rural Firefighters

Quantifying a safe standard of fitness and health in CFA volunteers

Safe standard of fitness and health in CFA volunteers

Tanker-based bushfire suppression by Australian volunteer firefighters in southern Australia

Validating for for duty tests for Australian volunteer firefighters suppressing bushfires

Presentation

Designing valid and relevant training and testing scenarios for industry

Frequency, intensity, speed and duration of tasks performed by australian rural firefighters during bushfire suppression

Occupational Health & Safety Surge Capacity

Operational readiness for rural firefighters - ASH & Sustained ops

Operational Readiness in Rural Firefighters during Bushfire Suppression “Awake, Smoky & Hot”

Prescribed fluid consumption and its effects on the physiology and work behaviour of Australian bushfire fighters.

Sustained operations mode: a novel strategy for managing fatigue during extended firefighting operations

FireNote

Firefighter health and safety

Fitness For Duty: Legislative and Scientific Considerations

The relevance of the pack hike test for Australian bushfire firefighters