The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Factors influencing the resilience of firefighters

소방공무원의 극복력에 영향을 미치는 요인

  • Kim, Jin Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology) ;
  • Song, Hyo-Suk (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology)
  • 김진우 (대전보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 송효숙 (대전보건대학교 응급구조과)
  • Received : 2021.03.05
  • Accepted : 2021.04.20
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of resilience, traumatic events, secondary traumatic stress, and calling reported by firefighters and to identify the factors affecting the resilience of firefighters. Methods: Data were collected using structured questionnaires and 200 fire officials working in D city were enrolled as the subjects. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0, and the analyses included descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression. Results: The difference in resilience according to general characteristics showed significant differences in health status (F=4.33, p=.014) and job satisfaction (F=6.13, p=.003). The factors affecting resilience were identified as calling (β=.25, p<.001), and the explanatory power for resilience was 19.2%. Conclusion: It is necessary to increase calling in order to increase resilience. Therefore, we suggest that professional education and programs that consider personal characteristics are needed to strengthen the calling.

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