Peter MacDonald How does a summer morning spent simulating on-scene firefighter tasks in high heat and humidity with 30+ pounds of fire gear feel? That just what Denise Smith, professor of health and human physiological sciences, along with Skidmore students, alumni, and several first responders wanted to find out. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:24:46 -0800 Academics,Alumni,Career Development,Faculty,Denise Smith,Cassie Eddy ’17,First Responder Health and Safety Lab,cof, Denise Smith (left), professor of health and human physiological sciences, and Chief Craig A. Haigh (right) of the Hanover Park, Illinois, Fire Department help Marcus Jackson '18 put on firefighting gear during a research session at Skidmore College. Smith is studying thermal and cardiac strain on first responders.