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Identification of Relevant Occupational Tasks Performed by the Brazilian Air Force Firefighters
Willian C Botta1, José M M P Santos1, Robin M Orr2
1Physical Education Faculty, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP 13083-851, Brazil.
Introduction:
This study aimed to identify content-valid occupational tasks performed by Brazilian Air Force (BAF) firefighters to support the development of Physical Employment Standards (PES).
Materials And Methods:
A 3-step validation process was applied: (1) scenario development, (2) subject matter expert (SME) judgment, and (3) task quantification. Seven SMEs identified 5 operational scenarios and 33 critical tasks, which were rated based on importance, frequency, and physical demand. Tasks with a Content Validity Index above 0.86 were retained. In the final step, 164 active duty firefighters rated 27 tasks using a Likert scale.
Results:
Tasks involving victim removal and load carriage were rated among the most important and physically demanding, and forest firefighting tasks were the most frequently performed. Inter-rater reliability was high across all domains.
Conclusion:
This systematic approach provides a foundation for future PES development, contributing to improved readiness, safety, and targeted physical training programs for BAF firefighters.
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