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Occupational stress in contemporary fire service
1Johnson County Community College, Kansas, USA.
Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Firefighting is a highly stressful job. This review examines psychic trauma in firefighters, offering ethical and effective strategies for managing occupational stress disorders.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Emergency Services
Background:
- Firefighting is recognized as a high-stress occupation in the U.S.
- Existing information on firefighter stress is variable and limited.
- Critical occupational events can lead to psychic trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on psychic trauma from critical occupational events.
- To apply findings specifically to fire and rescue services.
- To propose effective approaches for managing stress disorders in firefighters.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Analysis of psychic trauma in occupational contexts.
- Discussion of stress disorder management models.
Main Results:
- Identification of key stressors in firefighting.
- Application of trauma literature to the fire service.
- Evaluation of existing stress management models.
Conclusions:
- A need exists for a structured approach to firefighter stress.
- Ethical and evidence-based interventions are crucial.
- Effective stress management can improve firefighter well-being and performance.