USF Awarded FEMA Grant To Study Firefighter Injury Prevention
The University of South Florida was awarded a $701,173 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to research targeted back exercises and their effectiveness on preventing back injuries in firefighters. The university will conduct a 2-year study with the City of Tampa Fire Rescue.The grant is the largest amount awarded in the state and the only “Research and Prevention” award in Florida.Read the complete release.
The University of South Florida was awarded a $701,173 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to research targeted back exercises and their effectiveness on preventing back injuries in firefighters. The university will conduct a 2-year study with the City of Tampa Fire Rescue.
The grant is the largest amount awarded in the state and the only “Research and Prevention” award in Florida.
Read the complete release.
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