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Relationship between Shift Type and Voluntary Exercise Training in South Korean Firefighters
Seiyeong Park1, Junhye Kwon1, Kyoungmin Noh1
1Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 26, 2020
Summary
South Korean firefighters on the 24-hour shift system engage in less exercise training (ET), especially in larger cities. Improving the work environment is crucial for the feasibility of this shift type.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Firefighter Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The 24-hour shift system is preferred by 69% of South Korean firefighters.
- Extended work shifts may negatively impact firefighter performance and fitness.
- Shift type's influence on exercise training (ET) and fitness requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of shift type on firefighter ET.
- To identify the interaction between shift type and city size on firefighter ET.
Main Methods:
- Logistic regression models analyzed data from 5196 South Korean firefighters in 2017.
- The study focused on incumbent outside workers within the fire service.
Main Results:
- Firefighters on the three-circuit (24-hour) system had lower ET participation than those on the 21-circuit system.
- This difference in ET was more pronounced in large cities compared to small towns.
Conclusions:
- The current three-circuit system is not sustainable in South Korea.
- Establishing a supportive environment is necessary for the successful implementation of the three-circuit system.
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