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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2021.22.3.398

A study on the degree of aging recognition of firefighters and countermeasures(focus on firefighters in Jeollanam-do)  

Ha, Kang Hun (Dept. of Fire Disaster Prevention, Suncheon Jeil College)
Kim, Jae Ho (Dept. of Industrial Safety Management, Suncheon Jeil College)
Choi, Jae Wook (Dept. of Fire Protection Engineering, Pukyoung National University.)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.22, no.3, 2021 , pp. 398-407 More about this Journal
Abstract
Firefighters (who are responsible for people's safety) have one of the jobs that are expected to have problems due to aging in the workforce. An increase in the average age of firefighters can lead to serious social problems. The aim of this study is to survey firefighters in Jeollanam-do about their awareness of aging in firefighters, and to propose a plan to prepare them for aging through investigation and analysis of work problems that may occur due to an aging workforce. The survey shows that the higher the age group, the higher the awareness of aging firefighters, and the higher the total work experience and internal/external work experience, the higher the awareness of aging. As a plan to solve various problems that may arise from aging in firefighters, regular operation of physical fitness promotion programs, field work, job rotation, and managerial measures (such as a change of position to an administrative department) are prepared, and drone or robot technology is used. These solutions include the introduction of applied high-tech technologies to firefighting activities, establishment of retirement management policies, and preparation of plans to revitalize the connection to private employment. In order to maximize the applicability of the field, government institutional plans and preparations are essential.
Keywords
Firefighter; Aging of firefighters; Aging awareness; Problems caused by aging; Preparation for aging;
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