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Physiological responses to simulated firefighter exercise protocols in varying environments

Gavin P. HornFire Service Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA;Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Richard M. KeslerFire Service Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Robert W. MotlDepartment of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Elizabeth T. Hsiao-WeckslerDepartment of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Rachel E. KlarenDepartment of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Ipek EnsariDepartment of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Matthew N. PetrucciNeuroscience Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USAView further author information
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Bo FernhallDepartment of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USAView further author information
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Karl S. RosengrenDepartment of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USAView further author information
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Pages 1012-1021 | Received 30 Jun 2014, Accepted 02 Dec 2014, Published online: 19 Jan 2015

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