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Researchers launch national survey on shift schedules and sleep health in firefighters
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· July 15, 2026
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Key points This survey is anonymous and takes around 30 to 45 minutes to finish. From Lubbock, Texas: Firefighters' health is being studied in a national research project.
From Lubbock, Texas: Firefighters' health is being studied in a national research project. The goal is to understand how their work schedules affect their well-being. Career and volunteer firefighters can participate by completing an online survey. This survey is anonymous and takes around 30 to 45 minutes to finish.
Participants can also choose to be contacted about future studies. The project is led by a researcher and is funded by FEMA. It aims to look at how sleep and behavior impact firefighters.
Further details about the study are available from the source. Local firefighters may be interested in learning more about this national research project and how they can get involved.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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