Correspondence: Indices of physiological strain for firefighters of the Australian Defence Forces

Andrew P. HuntSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; ;Land Human Systems, Land Division, Defence Science and Technology Group, Fisherman’s Bend, VIC, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2753-7567

Ian B. StewartSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1741-718X

Daniel C. BillingLand Human Systems, Land Division, Defence Science and Technology Group, Fisherman’s Bend, VIC, Australia

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