Managing first responders' heat stress risk

Natural Hazards Research Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest for a project focused on managing heat stress risks for first responders. The research aims to understand heat stress through various factors, including environmental and occupational influences. Interested teams must submit their proposals by 14 April 2025. An online briefing is scheduled for 2 April 2025 to provide further details.
This project will investigate the multifaceted nature of heat stress experienced by first responders. The research will create a clear understanding of heat stress within the sector by looking at a variety of factors including environmental, physiological and occupational.

This project is currently open for Expressions of Interest.

Project teams responding to this call for Expressions of Interest (see PDF in top-right corner) are required to submit their response using the Centre’s current EOI submission form.

EOI proposals are due by 5:00 pm AEST on 14 April 2025 to research@naturalhazards.com.au.

An online briefing is scheduled for 2:00 pm AEDT, 2 April 2025 to provide a more detailed briefing of the project and the opportunity for interested parties to pose specific questions. Register to attend by clicking the button at the top right of this page. Once completed, a recording of this webinar will be posted to the website to ensure all interested respondents have access to this information.