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Jarle Eid1, Emilie Skaar Vildskog1, Anita L Hansen1,2
1Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|March 3, 2025
Summary
This scoping review summarizes research on training for first responders and incident commanders in fire and rescue services. It identifies key themes and research gaps to improve future development and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Administration
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- First responders and incident commanders in fire and rescue services require specialized training.
- Existing scholarly research on their training and development needs comprehensive synthesis.
- Identifying research gaps is crucial for advancing the field.
Conclusions:
- The review highlights the need for enhanced research into the training and development of incident commanders.
- Future research should address identified gaps in areas such as workplace safety, leadership, and training methodologies.
- Recommendations are provided to guide future scholarly inquiry and improve the effectiveness of fire and rescue services personnel.
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