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  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

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  • Problem drinking is a significant issue within the US fire service.
  • Existing research highlights the importance of addressing alcohol norms in interventions.
  • This study aims to understand alcohol norms in firefighters to guide intervention development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore alcohol consumption norms within a national cohort of firefighters.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions for this occupational group.

Main Methods:

  • A national online survey was conducted with 674 career and volunteer firefighters.
  • Participants were recruited via national fire service listservs and a research contact database.

Main Results:

  • Firefighters' reported acceptable alcohol consumption levels exceeded public health guidelines.
  • Approximately half of firefighters perceived drinking to intoxication as normative under certain circumstances.
  • The average suggested time between last drink and duty was 11.2 hours, but significantly less for heavy-drinking male volunteers (6.68 hours).

Conclusions:

  • The study findings align with a prevalent drinking culture in the fire service.
  • Interventions should focus on modifying alcohol norms and linking heavy drinking to health and safety risks.
  • Addressing peer-reported alcohol use is crucial for effective prevention efforts.