Age-dependent Model for Dynamics of Change in Body Composition Indicators in Professional Firefighters: Serbian Cross-Sectional Study / Modelo Dependiente de la Edad para la Dinámica de Cambio en los Indicadores de Composición Corporal en Bomberos Profesionales: Estudio Transversal Serbio

SUMMARY: The aim of this study was to establish an age-related dynamic of change model for predicting changes in body composition indicators in professional firefighters. The study included a total sample of 145 subjects, comprising professional firefighters from Serbia (Age: 36.6 ± 7.6 yrs., Min - Max: 21.0 - 52.0 yrs.). Four basic variables were analysed: Body Mass - BM, Body Fat Mass - BFM, Skeletal Muscle Mass - SMM, and Visceral Fat Area - VFA, as well as five derived, or index, variables: Body Mass Index - BMI, Percentage of Body Fat - PBF, Percentage of Skeletal Muscle Mass - PSMM, Protein-Fat Index - PFI, and Index of Body - IBC Composition. The results showed a statistically significant dynamic of change as a function of age for eight of the examined variables, while only one (Skeletal Muscle Mass - SMM) was not statistically significant. The highest statistical significance in terms of dynamics of change as a function of age was found for the variable VFA (F = 35.241, p = 000) and the variable PSMM (F = 31.398, p = 0.000). Professional firefighters in Serbia fall into the category of people with normal nutritional indicators. However, due to a dominant increase in visceral fat (VFA) combined with a dominant decrease in the proportion of skeletal muscles in the body (PSMM), it can be concluded that they are exposed to a risk of developing various chronic diseases, while their working conditions, which promote certain negative lifestyle habits, also contribute to the observed increase in body fat components.

El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer un modelo de dinámica de cambio relacionada con la edad para predecir cambios en los indicadores de composición corporal en bomberos profesionales. El estudio incluyó una muestra total de 145 sujetos, incluidos bomberos profesionales de Serbia (Edad: 36,6 ± 7,6 años, mín. - máx.: 21,0 - 52,0 años). Se analizaron cuatro variables básicas: Masa Corporal - MC, Masa Grasa Corporal - MGC, - Masa Muscular Esquelética - MME y Área Grasa Visceral - AGV, así como cinco variables derivadas o indexadas: Índice de Masa Corporal - IMC, Porcentaje de grasa corporal - PGC, porcentaje de masa muscular esquelética - PMME, índice proteína-grasa - IPG e índice de composición corporal - ICC. Los resultados mostraron una dinámica de cambio estadísticamente significativa en función de la edad para ocho de las variables examinadas, mientras que sólo una, MME no fue estadísticamente significativa. La mayor significancia estadística en términos de dinámica de cambio en función de la edad se encontró para la variable AGV (F = 35,241, p = 000) y la variable PMME (F = 31,398, p = 0,000). Los bomberos profesionales de Serbia pertenecen a la categoría de personas con indicadores nutricionales normales. Sin embargo, debido a un aumento dominante de la grasa visceral combinado con una disminución dominante de la PMME, se puede concluir que están expuestos a un riesgo de desarrollar diversas enfermedades crónicas, mientras que las condiciones de trabajo, que promueven ciertos hábitos de vida negativos, también contribuyen al aumento observado de los componentes de la grasa corporal.

Qualidade de vida profissional em bombeiros: um protocolo de revisão de escopo / Quality of professional life in firefighters: a scope review protocol

OBJETIVO: Mapear tendências de utilização do Professional quality of life (PROQOL) em bombeiros. MÉTODO: Será aplicada a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) para revisões de escopo. Seguirá diretrizes do Pre-ferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses ex-tension for Scoping Reviews(PRISMA-ScR). Realizou-se pesquisa nas plataformas do Open Science Framework (OSF), International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, e no repositório online de acesso aberto (FIGSHARE), para identificar artigos idênticos, como não foi encontrado considera-se este trabalho original. Serão incluídas nesta revisão as bases: Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), SCOPUS, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval Systemon Line (PubMed - MEDLINE), Science Direct, PsycInfo da American Psychological Association (APA), Google Scholar, Cumulative Indexto Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), bem como, Teses, Dissertações, artigos de sites governamentais e de bombeiros. Dois revisores selecionarão os artigos de maneira independente, não havendo consenso um terceiro revisor decidirá pela inclusão ou exclusão do estudo. O levantamento foi registrado na plataforma OSF website, e será um dos estudos mais abrangentes sobre a utilização dessa escala em Bombeiros.

OBJECTIVE: To map trends in the use of Professional Quality of Life (PROQOL) in firefighters. METHOD: The methodology of Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) will be applied for scope reviews. It will follow guidelines from Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-SCR). Research was carried out on the Open Science Framework (OSF), International PROSPECTIVE Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, and on the open access online repository (FIGSHARE), to identify identical articles, as this original work was not found. The basis which will be included in this review: Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), SCOPUS, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System on Line (PubMed - MEDLINE), Science Direct, PsycInfo da American Psychological Association (APA), Google Scholar, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), as well as, Theses, Dissertations, Articles of Government and Fire Sites. Two reviewers will select the articles independently, and without consensus a third reviewer will decide whether to include or exclude the study. The survey was registered on the OSF website platform, and it will be one of the most comprehensive studies on the use of this scale on Firefighters.

The mediating effect of personality traits between job stress and mental symptoms among firefighters / 中国职业医学

ObjectiveTo explore the mediating effect of personality traits between job stress and mental symptoms among firefighters. Methods A total of 974 firefighters in Shandong Province were selected as the research subjects using convenience sampling method. The Job Stress Scale, Brief Version of Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory and Symptom Checklist 90 were used to investigate their job stress, personality traits and mental symptoms. Results Job stress was found at a relatively high level in 39.7% of the firefighters, and 19.2% of the firefighters had high level of neurotic personality trait tendency. The positive detection rate of mental symptoms was 9.9% among firefighters. The score of job stress of the firefighters had a positive correlation with neuroticism and the score of mental symptoms (all P<0.01). The score of job stress and mental symptoms of the firefighters had a negative correlation with the personality traits score of extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness (all P<0.05). Neuroticism played a partially positive mediating effect between job stress and mental symptoms, and its mediating effect accounted for 39.6% of the total effect. Extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness played a partially negative mediating effect between work stress and mental symptoms, and the mediating effect accounted for 12.0%, 17.8% and 8.4% of the total effect respectively. There was no mediating effect of openness between job stress and mental symptoms. Conclusion Neurotic personality trait may enhance the negative effects of work stress on firefighters' mental health.

Efficacy of a program in increasing coping strategies in firefighters: randomized clinical trial / Eficacia de un programa en el aumento de las estrategias de coping en bomberos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Eficácia de um programa no aumento das estratégias de coping em bombeiros: ensaio clínico randomizado

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a program in increasing coping strategies focused on military firefighters' problems and emotions. Method: randomized, parallel, single-masked clinical trial. The sample consisted of 51 participants in the intervention group and 49 in the control group. The intervention group received the intervention program including coping strategies based on the Nursing Interventions Classification, lasting six consecutive weeks, one day a week. The control group followed the Service Unit routine. Descriptive statistics, Student's T test with Welch's correction and the Mann-Whitney test were used for the analyses. The magnitude of the intervention effect was calculated using Cohen's d index. A p-value of ≤0.05% was considered. Results: in the analysis of the mean difference between the scores in the groups, the means of the intervention group increased significantly for the coping strategies: social support (p = 0.009), acceptance of responsibility (p = 0.03), problem solving (p = 0.05) and positive reappraisal (p = 0.05). The impact of the intervention was moderate in magnitude for social support (d = 0.54). Conclusion: the intervention program enabled the increase of coping strategies focused on military firefighters' problems and emotions. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia de un programa en el aumento de las estrategias de coping enfocadas en el problema y en la emoción en bomberos militares. Método: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, paralelo, con enmascaramiento simple. La muestra se constituyó de 51 participantes en el grupo intervención y 49 en el control. El grupo intervención recibió el programa interventivo incluyendo las estrategias de coping basadas en la Clasificación de las Intervenciones de Enfermería, con una duración de seis semanas consecutivas, un día por semana. El grupo control siguió la rutina de la Unidad de Servicio. Para los análisis se utilizó estadística descriptiva, test T de Student con corrección de Welch y el test de Mann-Whitney. La magnitud del efecto de la intervención se calculó con el índice d de Cohen. Se consideró valor p≤0,05%. Resultados: en el análisis del promedio de la diferencia entre los puntajes en los grupos, los promedios del grupo intervención aumentaron significativamente para las estrategias de coping : soporte social ( p = 0,009), aceptación de la responsabilidad ( p = 0,03), resolución de problemas ( p = 0,05) y reevaluación positiva ( p = 0,05). El impacto de la intervención presentó magnitud moderada para el soporte social ( d = 0,54). Conclusión: el programa interventivo posibilitó el aumento de estrategias de coping enfocadas en el problema y en la emoción en bomberos militares. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia de um programa no aumento das estratégias de coping focadas no problema e na emoção em bombeiros militares. Método: ensaio clínico randomizado, paralelo, com mascaramento simples. A amostra constituiu-se de 51 participantes no grupo intervenção e 49 no controle. O grupo intervenção recebeu o programa interventivo incluindo as estratégias de coping pautadas na Classificação das Intervenções de Enfermagem, com duração de seis semanas consecutivas, um dia por semana. O grupo controle seguiu a rotina da Unidade de Serviço. Para as análises utilizou-se estatística descritiva, teste T de Student com correção de Welch e o teste de Mann-Whitney. A magnitude do efeito da intervenção foi calculada com o índice d de Cohen. Considerou-se valor p ≤0,05%. Resultados: na análise da média da diferença entre os escores nos grupos, as médias do grupo intervenção aumentaram significativamente para as estratégias de coping : suporte social ( p = 0,009), aceitação da responsabilidade ( p = 0,03), resolução de problemas ( p = 0,05) e reavaliação positiva ( p = 0,05). O impacto da intervenção apresentou magnitude moderada para o suporte social (d = 0,54). Conclusão: o programa interventivo possibilitou o aumento de estratégias de coping focadas no problema e na emoção em bombeiros militares. ReBEC: RBR-8dmbzc.

Heart Rate Reactivity to Acute Mental Stress is Associated With Parasympathetic Withdrawal and Adiposity in Firefighters

Abstract Background Firefighters are regularly exposed to stress and have a high incidence of cardiovascular events. Investigating cardiovascular and autonomic reactivity to acute mental stress (AMS) and its association with adiposity may contribute to explaining the increased cardiovascular risk in these professionals. Objectives To evaluate cardiovascular and autonomic reactivity to AMS in firefighters while considering adiposity parameters. Methods This study recorded the blood pressure and heart rate (HR) of twenty-five firefighters (38±8 years) at rest, while performing the Stroop color-word test to induce AMS, and recovery. Cardiac autonomic modulation (HR variability), baroreflex sensitivity (BRS — sequential method), and adiposity (electrical bioimpedance) were assessed. One-way or two-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's post hoc test and multiple linear regression were performed. The significance level was P<0.05. Results The AMS increased mean arterial pressure (MAP — Δ16±13 mmHg) and HR (Δ14±7 bpm) ( P <0.05). These responses were associated with parasympathetic modulation withdrawal (RMSSD: baseline: 29.8±18 vs. AMS: 21.5±14 ms; High-frequency: baseline: 5.2±1.4 vs. AMS: 4.5±1.3 Ln ms 2 ; P <0.05) and decreased in the Up gain of the baroreflex (baseline: 8.9±5.1 vs. AMS: 6.3±3.0 mmHg/ms; P <0.05). Groups divided by HR reactivity peak showed parasympathetic modulation withdrawal only in firefighters with lower adiposity (RMSSD: baseline: 27.8±17.6 vs. AMS: 14.4±9.2 ms; High-Frequency: baseline: 5.3±1.2 vs. AMS: 3.8±1.4 Ln ms 2 ; P <0.05). Fat percentage (β = -0.499), BRS (β = 0.486), and sympathetic/parasympathetic balance (β = -0.351) were predictors of HR reactivity ( P <0.05). Conclusion Our results demonstrated that HR reactivity to AMS modulated by cardiac vagal withdrawal seems to be influenced by body composition in this group of firefighters.

Malnutrición e inadecuados hábitos de alimentación en bomberos de Panamá

La malnutrición por exceso es un problema de salud pública en Panamá. En bomberos, la malnutrición tiene graves implicaciones en la salud. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el estado nutricional, los hábitos alimentarios y el riesgo cardiovascular de unidades del Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de la Región de Panamá Oeste en Panamá. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de marzo a diciembre 2022. Para la recopilación de hábitos alimentarios se utilizó el formulario de frecuencia de consumo. Para la evaluación nutricional se midió peso, talla y circunferencia de la cintura. El riesgo cardiovascular fue estimado a partir de la razón cintura-altura (WHtR, por su acrónimo en inglés). Se evaluaron 100 participantes (79% son hombres) con edad entre 18 a 60 años. El exceso de peso se observó en el 88%, la obesidad en el 58%. El 97% consume frituras y 94% consume bebidas azucaradas. Solo el 20% y 16% consume vegetales y frutas diariamente. El 51% presenta riesgo cardiovascular por WHtR, siendo 39.2% en hombres y 95% en mujeres (p= 0.000). Se observa una alta proporción de exceso de peso, obesidad, obesidad abdominal y riesgo cardiovascular entre los bomberos evaluados. Bajo consumo de frutas y vegetales junto con un alto consumo de bebidas azucaradas y frituras. Es necesario implementar programas de prevención y control de la obesidad, así como brindar educación en alimentación y nutrición para abordar estos problemas de salud.

Malnutrition is a public health problem in Panama. In firefighters, malnutrition has serious health implications. We aim to evaluate the nutritional status, eating habits, and cardiovascular risk of units of the Fire Department of the West Panama Region in Panama. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out from March to December 2022. For the collection of eating habits, a food frequency questionnaire was used. Weight, height, and waist circumference were used for the nutritional status evaluation. Cardiovascular risk was estimated from the waist-height ratio (WHtR). 100 participants (79% are men) aged between 18 and 60 years were evaluated. Excess weight was observed in 88%, and obesity in 58%. Cardiovascular risk by WHtR was presented in 51%, 39.2% of males, and 95% of females (p= 0.000). 97% consume fried foods and 94% consume sugary drinks. Only 20% and 16% consume vegetables and fruits daily. A high proportion of excess weight, obesity, abdominal obesity, and cardiovascular risk among the evaluated firefighters was observed. Low consumption of fruits and vegetables along with a high consumption of sugary drinks and fried foods. It is necessary to implement obesity prevention and control programs, as well as provide food and nutrition education to address these health problems.

Riesgo de cáncer en bomberos

Introducción: El Centro Internacional de Investigaciones sobre el Cáncer incluyó la exposición ocupacional y ambiental de bomberos, en su listado de carcinógenos para humanos. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un scoping review de la literatura disponible sobre el riesgo de cáncer en bomberos, inicialmente una búsqueda primaria de artículos publicados en los últimos 10 años en PubMed, usando los términos MeSH "Neoplasms" AND "Firefighters", encontrándose un total de 38 textos. Adicionalmente, se realizó una búsqueda secundaria en la misma base de datos y período de tiempo, utilizando los términos "Ocupational Exposure" AND "Risk" AND "Firefighters" AND "Cancer" encontrándose 77 artículos. De este listado se seleccionaron 3 artículos de la búsqueda primaria y 3 de la búsqueda secundaria que fueron incluidos en la revisión. Resultados: Se ha documentado que los bomberos están potencialmente expuestos, en todos los tipos de emergencias con fuego, a una variedad de sustancias tóxicas y cancerígenas. En diversos metaanálisis y revisiones sistemáticas se encontraron asociaciones entre la extinción de incendios y algunos tipos de cáncer. Conclusiones: Identificar asociaciones entre las exposiciones ocupacionales de los bomberos y el riesgo de cáncer es una tarea desafiante principalmente debido al origen multifactorial del cáncer. La mejor forma de disminuir la exposición es implementando medidas de prevención.

Introduction: the International Agency for Research on Cancer included the occupational and environmental exposure of firefighters, in the list of carcinogens for humans. Material and Methods: A scoping review of the available literature on the risk of cancer in firefighters was carried out. Results: It has been documented that firefighters are potentially exposed, in all types of fire emergencies, to a variety of toxic and carcinogenic substances. In several meta-analyses and systematic reviews, associations were found between firefighting and some types of cancer. Conclusions: Identifying associations between firefighters' occupational exposures and cancer risk is a challenging task mainly due to the multifactorial origin of cancer. The best way to reduce exposure is to implement preventative measures.

Repercussões laborais no autocuidado em saúde de bombeiros militares brasileiros / Labor effects on the self-care of brazilian firefighters

Introdução: O autocuidado é uma importante estratégia para o bombeiro militar manter sua saúde em meio a uma atividade laboral que convive diariamente com situações de insegurança e estresse. Objetivo: identificar as percepções de bombeiros militares sobre as repercussões do seu trabalho no autocuidado em saúde. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada nos moldes da Pesquisa Convergente Assistencial desenvolvida por meio de observação participante, grupos focais, oficinas e entrevistas coletivas junto a 34 bombeiros militares pertencentes a um Batalhão localizado no Sul do Brasil. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos a análise temática. Resultado: Obtiveram-se três temas finais, sendo eles, ''Estratégias de autocuidado e de promoção da saúde dos profissionais bombeiros''; e ''Repercussões do labor sob o autocuidado''. Enquanto, a análise dos dados das entrevistas coletivas propiciou a produção do tema ''Pontos de convergências: a pesquisa como promotora de autocuidado''. Conclusão: Embora os participantes estejam conscientes de estratégias que contribuam para o autocuidado, eles também destacam a repercussão negativa que o trabalho tem sobre sua saúde.

Introducción: El autocuidado es una estrategia importante para que el bombero militar mantenga su seguridad en su actividad laboral, donde convive diariamente con situaciones de inseguridad y estrés. Objetivo: Identificar las percepciones de los bomberos militares sobre las repercusiones de su trabajo en el autocuidado de su salud. Metodología: Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, siguiendo el modelo de la investigación convergente asistencial. Fue desarrollada por medio de la observación participante, grupos focales, talleres de trabajo y entrevistas colectivas con 34 bomberos militares pertenecientes a un batallón localizado en el Sur de Brasil. Los datos obtenidos fueron sometidos a análisis temático. Resultados: Se obtuvieron tres temas finales: ''Estrategias de autocuidado y promoción de la salud para bomberos profesionales''y ''Repercusiones del trabajo en el autocuidado''. Además, el análisis de los datos de las entrevistas colectivas condujo a la producción del tema ''Puntos de convergencia: la investigación como promotora del autocuidado''. Conclusión: Aunque los participantes son conscientes de las estrategias que contribuyen al autocuidado, también destacan las repercusiones negativas que el trabajo tiene en su salud.

Introduction: Self-care is an important strategy for military firefighters to preserve their health in a work activity involving daily insecurity and stress. Objective: To identify military firefighters' perceptions about their work's health repercussions. Methodology: This is qualitative research, conducted in the framework of the Convergent Care Research developed through participant observation, focus groups, workshops, and collective interviews with 34 military firefighters from a battalion located in Southern Brazil. The data obtained were subjected to thematic analysis. Results: There were three final themes: ''Strategies for self-care and health promotion for professional firefighters''and ''Repercussions of work on self-care''. The analysis of the data from the collective interviews included the theme ''Points of convergence: research as a promoter of self-care''. Conclusion: Although participants are aware of the strategies that contribute to their self-care, they also emphasize the negative repercussions that work has had on their health.

Características antropométricas, capacidad de salto vertical y resistencia de carrera de bomberos, en servicio activo, con relación a la edad / Anthropometric characteristics, vertical jumping capacity and running endurance, in active-duty firefighters, in relation to age

El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer relaciones entre las variables de rendimiento físico e índices antropométricos según la edad de bomberos adultos chilenos, en servicio activo, provenientes de la región de Valparaíso. Participaron 68 bomberos, hombres, sanos, en servicio activo, que fueron divididos en dos grupos según edad; 30 años (n = 32; 40,6 ± 8,5 años). Se evaluaron las variables antropométricas de masa corporal (MC), estatura, perímetro de cintura (PC), índice de masa corporal (IMC] = Peso /estatura2 [m]) e índice cintura-estatura (ICE). La capacidad de salto vertical fue evaluada con los protocolos de Squat Jump, Countermovement Jump y Abalakov Jump. La resistencia en carrera fue estimada con la prueba de Course Navette y se calculó indirectamente el consumo de oxígeno (VO2). Las variables antropométricas para el grupo > 30 años fueron mayores en comparación al grupo de menor edad en MC (p = 0.027), IMC (p = 0.015), PC (p 0.05) entre ambos grupos. Existió una correlación significativa positiva entre la edad y las variables de MC (r = 0,252), IMC (r = 0,307), ICE (r = 0,431) y PC (r= 0,401). Al comparar ambos grupos de edad hubo diferencias antropométricas, pero no en la condición física. Se sugiere reforzar programas de entrenamiento para optimizar la composición corporal y capacidad física de bomberos en servicio activo para responder a las exigentes tareas que demanda este ámbito laboral.

SUMMARY: The aim of this study was 1) to compare anthropometric characteristics, jumping ability, and running endurance according to age and 2) to determine the relationship between age and physical performance parameters in Chilean adult firefighters in active service from the Valparaíso region. Sixty-eight healthy male firefighters, in active service, were divided into two groups according to age; 30 years (n = 32; 40.6 ± 8.5 years) participated. The anthropometric variables of body mass (BM), height, waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI = weight/height2 [m]) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR) were evaluated. Vertical jumping ability was assessed with the Squat Jump, Countermovement Jump and Abalakov Jump protocols. Running endurance was estimated with the Course Navette test and oxygen consumption (VO2) was calculated indirectly. Anthropometric variables for the > 30 years group were higher compared to the younger age group in BM (p = 0.027), BMI (p = 0.015), WC (p 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between age and the variables of BM (r = 0.252), BMI (r = 0.307), WHR (r = 0.431) y WC (r= 0.401). When comparing both age groups, there were anthropometric differences, but not in physical condition. It is suggested to reinforce training programs to optimize the body composition and physical capacity of firefighters in active service in order to respond to the demanding tasks demanded by this work environment.

Current situation and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among firefighters in Chongqing City / 中国职业医学

{L-End}Objective To analyze the current status of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among firefighters in Chongqing City and explore its influencing factors. {L-End}Methods A total of 1 021 firefighters in Chongqing City were selected as the study subjects using the convenient sampling method. The PTSD Checklist Civilian Version was used to assess their PTSD symptom and characteristics. The Trait Coping Style Questionnaire and the Social Support Rating Scale were used to investigate coping styles and the level of social support. {L-End}Results The positive detection rate of PTSD among the study subjects was 4.6%(47/1 021), with positive detection rates of re-experiencing, avoidance/numbing, and hyperarousal symptoms of 7.0%, 9.2%, and 16.5%, respectively. The positive detection rates of re-experiencing, avoidance/numbing, and hyperarousal symptoms in the PTSD firefighters were higher than those in non-PTSD firefighters (83.0% vs 3.3%, 93.6% vs 5.1%, 100.0% vs 12.1%, respectively; all P<0.01). The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being injured in the past six months and adopting a negative coping style were risk factors for PTSD ［odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were 2.65 (1.07-6.56) and 1.26 (1.19-1.33), respectively; both P<0.05］, while adopting a positive coping style and having a higher level of social support were protective factors for PTSD ［OR and 95%CI were 0.90 (0.85-0.95) and 0.95 (0.91-0.99), respectively; both P<0.05］. {L-End}Conclusion The incidence of PTSD among the firefighters in Chongqing City is relatively high, with symptoms mainly characterized by hyperarousal. Being injured in the past six months, coping styles, and the level of social support are influencing factors for PTSD.

Influence of compassion fatigue, psychological stress and positive psychological capital on overall happiness of firefighters / 中国职业医学

Objective: To study the relationship between compassion fatigue and overall happiness among firefighters, and the mediating role of psychological stress and positive psychological capital. Methods: A total of 894 firefighters in Shandong Province were selected as the research subjects using purposive sampling method. Questionnaires including the Professional Quality of Life Scale, the Military Psychological Stress Self-Assessment Scale, the Positive Psychological Capital Scale, and the Overall Happiness Scale were used for data collection. Results: The scores of compassion fatigue, psychological stress, positive psychological capital and overall happiness among firefighters were (40.1±13.5), (13.9±3.9), (133.0±26.4) and (84.9±15.2), respectively. There were correlations between compassion fatigue, psychological stress, positive psychological capital and overall happiness (all P<0.01). Psychological stress partially mediated the relationship between compassion fatigue and overall happiness, and the mediating effect accounted for 27.0% of the total effect. Positive psychological capital moderated the front half path and the direct path between compassion fatigue and overall happiness (all P<0.01). Conclusion: Compassion fatigue can directly or indirectly affect the firefighters' overall happiness. Psychological stress plays a partial mediating role and positive psychological capital plays a moderating role between compassion fatigue and overall happiness.

Environmental Factors of Commuting Accidents among Firefighter Drivers in Peninsular Malaysia: A Case study

Introduction@#Commuting accidents (CAs) caused significant detrimental impacts on the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (FRDM). Therefore, this study aims to identify factors of CA by mainly focusing on environmental factors@*Methodology@#The qualitative data was obtained from FRDM accident investigation reports from five states (Kedah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan and Johor) between 2017-2021. The data were analysed using content analysis.@*Results@#Four environmental factors that contribute to CA were identified. The factors were environmental conditions (rainfall, strong wind, light glare, and insufficient lighting), time (twilight and night time), road physical conditions (hilly road, curvy, steep, and narrow road, weak manhole cover, soft ground, wet and slippery road), and road environment (traffic congestion and sudden animal crossing)@*Conclusion@#These findings provide environment-related hazards input for risk assessment and management of CA in FRDM, as well as valuable information for future research. Therefore, it has the potential to improve road safety for firefighters, the general public, and animals

Association between the risk of chronification of musculoskeletal symptoms and sleep quality in Military Firefighters of the Federal District / Associação entre o risco de cronificação de sintomas musculoesqueléticos e a qualidade do sono em Bombeiros Militares no Distrito Federal

Abstract Musculoskeletal symptoms (MS) can derive from injuries or dysfunctions that affect biological tissues such as muscles, bones, and nerves, among others. Military Firefighters (MF) exercise their activities exposed to varied and complex biological conditions, in which the physical demands are intense. Shift work is another remarkable characteristic of the career, which is associated with sleep disorders. Our objective was to estimate the association between the risk of chronification of MS and sleep quality in MF with MS. Our study is a Cross-Sectional Observational Study, whose sample was composed of 753 BM from the Federal District. The analysis was performed with a Sample Characterization Questionnaire, Örebro Musculoskeletal Symptoms Screening Questionnaire (OMPSQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), answered remotely. Statistical analysis used the Spearman Correlation test, p<0.05. The correlation between OMPSQ and PSQI was rated moderate, demonstrating that sleep quality has an influence on the chronification process. The average of the evaluation of Sleep Quality through the PSQI is 8.79, indicating that military personnel present a deficient quality of sleep. There was a correlation between the PSQI score and the OMPSQ of 0.542 (p<0.001), a moderate correlation between the variables. We conclude that MF show correlation between SM and sleep quality, indicating a moderate relationship between the variables, where sleep quality explains 25% of SM. We found that most MF were classified as Low Risk for chronification of SM.

Resumo Os sintomas musculoesqueléticos (SM) podem derivar de lesões ou disfunções que afetam tecidos biológicos como músculos, ossos, nervos, entre outros. Os Bombeiros Militares (BM) exercem suas atividades expostos a condições biológicas variadas e complexas, nas quais as demandas físicas são intensas. O trabalho em turno é outra característica marcante na carreira, o qual está associado a distúrbios do sono. Nosso objetivo foi estimar a associação entre o risco de cronificação de SM e a qualidade do sono em BM com SM. Nosso estudo é um Estudo Observacional Transversal, cuja amostra foi composta por 753 BM do Distrito Federal. A análise foi realizada com um Questionário de Caracterização Amostral, Questionário Örebro de Triagem de Sintomas Musculoesqueléticos (OMPSQ) e com o Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh (PSQI), respondidos remotamente. A análise estatística utilizou o teste de Correlação Spearman, p<0,05. A correlação entre OMPSQ e PSQI foi classificada em moderada, demonstrando que a qualidade do sono apresenta influência no processo de cronificação. A média da avaliação da Qualidade do Sono através do PSQI é de 8,79, indicando que militares apresentam uma qualidade do sono deficitária. Houve correlação entre a pontuação no PSQI e o OMPSQ de 0,542 (p<0.001), correlação moderada entre as variáveis. Concluímos que os BM apresentam correlação entre os SM e a qualidade do sono, indicando uma relação moderada entre as variáveis, onde a qualidade de sono explica 25% dos SM. Verificamos que a maioria dos BM foram classificados como Baixo Risco de cronificação de SM.

O efeito provocado pela sirene na saúde dos profissionais de batalhões do corpo de bombeiros / The effect of the siren on the health of professionals in fire battalions / El efecto de la sirene en la salud de los profesionales de batalla en el cuerpo de la bomba

Introdução: O ruído é um som que provoca efeitos nocivos ao ser humano, sendo uma sensação auditiva desagradável que interfere na percepção do som desejado. Indivíduos expostos a níveis elevados de ruídos por um longo período de tempo podem sofrer danos mentais, socias e físicos. Os bombeiros são uma classe profissional que está frequentemente exposta a ruídos, dentre eles, de sirenes, veículos, ferramentas e alarmes. Objetivo: Investigar o efeito provocado pela sirene na saúde dos profissionais dos batalhões do Corpo de Bombeiros do Distrito Federal. Método: Foi aplicado questionário para avaliar o desconforto gerado pelo ruído e feita medição dos níveis de pressão sonora dos veículos e equipamentos utilizados em resgate. Foram aplicados os testes estatísticos pertinentes, adotando o nível de significância menor que 0,05. Resultados: O ambiente de trabalho foi classificado, na presente pesquisa, como ruidoso por 80,5 % dos participantes, sendo que 72% destes o classificaram como moderado e 15% como excessivo. As queixas mais citadas após a entrada na incorporação foram alteração no sono, o desconforto com sons altos, a intolerância e a irritabilidade. O tempo de serviço, como profissional do Corpo de Bombeiros, interferiu nas questões emocionais relacionadas a aspectos de estresse e distúrbios do sono. Conclusão: O ruído excessivo pode desencadear queixas auditivas e extra-auditivas nos bombeiros. Isso pode causar irritabilidade, distúrbios do sono e desconforto com sons altos. Dessa forma, é imprescindível a implementação de medidas de proteção, visando prevenir efeitos deletérios à saúde dos profissionais.

Introduction: Noise is a sound that causes harmful effects to the human being, being an unpleasant hearing sensation that interferes with the perception of the desired sound. Individuals exposed to high levels of noise over a long period of time may suffer mental, social, and physical harm. Firefighters are a professional class that is often exposed to noises, among them sirens, vehicles, tools and alarms. Objective: To investigate the effect of the siren on the health of the professionals of the Federal District Fire Department battalions. Method: A questionnaire was applied to evaluate the discomfort generated by noise and measurement of the sound pressure levels of vehicles and equipment used in rescue. Relevant statistical tests were applied, adopting the level of significance below 0.05. Results: The working environment was classified, in the present study, as noisy by 80.5% of the participants, 72% of them classified it as moderate and 15% as excessive. The most cited complaints after entry into incorporation were alteration in sleep, discomfort with loud sounds, intolerance and irritability. The length of service, as a Fire Department professional, interfered with the emotional issues related to aspects of stress and sleep disorders. Conclusion: Excessive noise can trigger hearing and extra-hearing complaints in firefighters. This can cause irritability, sleep disturbances, and discomfort with loud sounds. In this way, it is essential to implement protective measures, with a view to preventing harmful effects on the health of professionals.

Introducción: el ruido es un sonido que causa efectos nocivos en los seres humanos, y es una sensación de oído desagradable que interfiere con la percepción del sonido deseado. Las personas expuestas a altos niveles de ruido durante un largo período de tiempo pueden sufrir daños mentales, sociales y físicos. Los bomberos son una clase profesional que a menudo está expuesta al ruido, entre ellos sirenas, vehículos, herramientas y alarmas. Objetivo: Investigar el efecto de la sirena en la salud de los trabajadores del batallón en el Departamento de Bomberos del Distrito Federal. Método: Se aplicó un cuestionario para evaluar la incomodidad generada por el ruido y para medir los niveles de presión acústica de los vehículos y equipos utilizados con fines de rescate. Se aplicaron las pruebas estadísticas pertinentes, con un nivel significativo inferior a 0,05. Resultados: El entorno de trabajo fue clasificado en esta encuesta como ruidoso por el 80,5 % de los participantes, de los cuales el 72 % lo clasificó como moderado y el 15 % como excesivo. Las quejas más citadas después de la incorporación fueron malestar del sueño, intolerancia e irritabilidad. La duración del servicio, como profesional en el Departamento de Bomberos, interfirió con problemas emocionales relacionados con aspectos de estrés y trastornos del sueño. Conclusión: El ruido excesivo puede desencadenar quejas auditivas y no auditivas en los bomberos. Esto puede causar irritabilidad, trastornos del sueño y molestias con sonidos fuertes. De este modo, es esencial aplicar medidas de protección para prevenir los efectos nocivos en la salud de los profesionales.

O fardo da segurança: uma análise institucional com bombeiros militares / The security burden: an institutional analysis with military firefighters / La carga de la seguridad: um análisis institucional com bombeiros militares

A Análise Institucional tem como intuito principal provocar os indivíduos nas instituições a estabelecer um processo de autoanálise e autogestão. Assim, este trabalho consiste no relato de uma análise institucional realizada no Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, como tarefa obrigatória para a conclusão de Estágio Básico do Curso de Psicologia. Foram realizadas visitas ao Corpo de Bombeiros, nas quais pode-se observar o funcionamento da instituição. Posteriormente, foram propostas rodas de conversas, nas quais foi lançada como pergunta disparadora de diálogo: "o que significa ser bombeiro para você?". Isso posto, emergiu enquanto demanda a busca de identidade própria dos bombeiros e a necessidade de uma atenção mais sensível às questões institucionais. Destaca-se o anseio dos trabalhadores sobre a necessidade de um profissional da psicologia inserido no cotidiano do quartel militar, disponível para intervenções individuais e coletivos nas unidades de trabalho. (AU)

El Análisis Institucional tiene como objetivo principal provocar individuos de instituciones a establecer un proceso de autoanálisis y autogestión. Así, este trabajo consta del informe de un análisis institucional realizado en el Cuerpo de Bomberos Militares de un municipio de Rio Grande do Sul, como tarea obligatoria para la Formación Básicadel Curso de Psicología. Se realizaron visitas al Cuerpo de Bomberos y se observóel funcionamiento de la institución. Posteriormente, se propusieron rondas de conversaciones y se lanzó la pregunta "¿qué significa ser bomberopara ti?" desencadenante de diálogo. Dicho esto, surgió como una demanda por la búsqueda de una identidad de los bomberos militares, marcando una diferencia en relación a los policías militares, así como la necesidad de una atención más sensible a las cuestiones institucionales.Se destaca la ansiedad de los trabajadores por la necesidad de un psicólogo insertado en la vida cotidiana del cuartel militar, disponible para intervencionesindividualesycolectivasen todas las unidadesde trabajo. (AU)

Institutional Analysis has the main purpose of provoking individuals in institutions to establish a process of self-analysis and self-management. Thus, this study is the report of an institutional analysis accomplished in the Military Fire Department of a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, as a mandatory task to complete Basic Internshipof the Psychology Course. Visits were made to the Fire Department, in whichwas possible to observe the institution's functioning. Subsequently, rounds of conversations were proposed, in which the question "what does it mean to be a fireman for you?" was launched as a triggering fordialogue. That said, it emerged as a demand for the search for an identity of military firefighters, marking a difference in relation to military police officers, as well as the need for more sensitive attention to institutional issues.Stands out the workers' anxiety about the need for a psychologist inserted in the daily life of the military barracks, available for individual and collective care in allwork units. (AU)

Construção e validação de instrumento para avaliação das medidas de biossegurança em bioterrorismo pelos bombeiros / Construction and validation of and assessment tool for biosafety measures in bioterrorism for firefighters / Construcción y validación de un instrumento para evaluar las medidas de bioseguridad en el bioterrorismo de los bomberos

Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo desenvolver e validar um instrumento de avaliação das medidas de Biossegurança adotadas pelos bombeiros militares, para a contenção dos agentes biológicos frente a um evento de bioterrorismo. Métodos: Tratou-se de um estudo descritivo de abordagem quantitativa, de desenvolvimento metodológico e do tipo de validação de conteúdo de um instrumento de avaliação. O estudo foi dividido nas fases de desenvolvimento e validação do instrumento. Para o desenvolvimento do instrumento foram feitas revisões da literatura e para a validação do instrumento foi utilizado o método Delphi. Para o estudo foram incluídos 6 juízes que avaliaram o instrumento através da escala numérica tipo Likert. Resultados: Os juízes avaliaram que o instrumento proposto está bem estruturado, possuindo boa clareza e coesão de escrita, com aplicabilidade no campo de estudo e de grande relevância, principalmente em vista a ausência desse tipo de instrumento para a população de bombeiros militares. Para avaliar a concordância entre os juízes foi utilizado o índice de Validade de Conteúdo, que alcançou 98% de concordância e o Índice de Fidedignidade Interavaliadores, que alcançou os conceitos bom e muito bom, mostrando baixa variância das respostas dos juízes, sendo estatisticamente válido. Conclusão: O estudo descreveu o processo de construção e validação do instrumento, provando ser apropriado e confiável para ser utilizado.

Objective: This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to assess the Biosafety measures adopted by firefighters, for the containment of biological agents in the face of a bioterrorism event. Methods: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, methodological development, and the type of content validation of an assessment instrument. The study was divided into instrument development and validation phases. For the development of the instrument, literature reviews were conducted and for the instrument validation, the Delphi method was used. For the study, 6 judges were included who evaluated the instrument using the Likert-type numerical scale. Results: The judges evaluated that the proposed instrument is well structured, with good clarity and cohesion of writing, with applicability in the field of study and of great relevance, especially considering the absence of this type of instrument for the military firefighter population. To evaluate the agreement between the judges, we used the Content Validity Index which reached 98% of agreement and the Interrate agreement, which reached the concepts good and very good, showing low variance of the judges' answers, being statistically valid. Conclusion: The study described the process of construction and validation of the instrument, proving to be appropriate and reliable to be used.

Objetivo: Este estudio tenía como objetivo desarrollar y validar un instrumento para evaluar las medidas de bioseguridad adoptadas por los bomberos militares para contener los agentes biológicos durante un evento de bioterrorismo. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo de abordaje cuantitativo, de desarrollo metodológico y del tipo de validación de contenido de un instrumento de evaluación. El estudio se dividió en las fases de desarrollo y validación del instrumento. Para la elaboración del instrumento se realizaron revisiones bibliográficas y para la validación del mismo se utilizó el método Delphi. Para el estudio se incluyeron 6 jueces que evaluaron el instrumento mediante una escala numérica tipo Likert. Resultados: Los jueces evaluaron que el instrumento propuesto está bien estructurado, poseyendo buena claridad y cohesión de redacción, con aplicabilidad en el campo de estudio y de gran relevancia, especialmente en vista de la ausencia de este tipo de instrumento para la población de bomberos militares. Se utilizó el Índice de Validez de Contenido para evaluar la concordancia entre los jueces, alcanzando un 98% de acuerdo y el Índice de Fiabilidad Inter-registrador, que alcanzó conceptos buenos y muy buenos, mostrando una baja varianza en las respuestas de los jueces, siendo estadísticamente válido. Conclusión: El estudio describió el proceso de construcción y validación del instrumento, demostrando ser apropiado y confiable para ser utilizado.

Exploring the criteria and factors affecting firefighters' resilience: A qualitative study / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

PURPOSE@#Firefighters are exposed to high levels of occupational risk factors, such as safety risks, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards that may jeopardize their lives. To overcome these hazards, firefighters must be physically, mentally, and personally fit to work. This study aimed to explore the criteria and factors affecting firefighters' resilience based on stakeholders' experiences.@*METHODS@#This qualitative study was carried out using conventional content analysis. In total, 21 face-to-face interviews were conducted by firefighters who were experienced in the field. The interviews were carried out from July 2019 to January 2020. The data were collected using 3 unstructured interviews and then resumed by 18 semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was done using Graneheim method.@*RESULTS@#The participants had more than 5 years of experience in the field of search and rescue. The extracted codes through data analysis were classified into 3 main categories (individual, organizational, and social factors), 9 sub-categories (mental, physical, occupational, managerial, colleagues-related, equipment-related, environmental, community-related, and family-related factors), as well as 19 sub-sub-categories and 570 codes.@*CONCLUSION@#Firefighters' personality, physical condition, behavior and psychological characteristics can affect their resilience along with organizational and management factors that play significant role in people's safety. Developing a tool for assessing resilience can help decision makers to have a real depict of firefighters' job qualifications.

Percepción de la utilidad de los registros dentales como método de identificación humana en profesiones de alto riesgo: el caso de Bomberos de Costa Rica / Perception of the usefulness of dental records as a method of human identification in high-risk professions: the case of the Costa Rican firefighters

Resumen Introducción: Las profesiones de alto riesgo como bomberos, rescatistas, policía, paramédicos yaquellas donde existe alta exposición al peligrodurante rescates o intervenciones constituyen poblaciones que requieren adecuada información antemortem con fines de identificación. La presente investigación estableció la percepción de la utilidad de los registros dentales como método de identificación y la presencia de tratamientos dentales del personal de Bomberos de Costa Rica. Materiales y métodos: Se elaboró un cuestionario piloto y se envió a la Dirección General de Bomberos de Costa Rica donde se realizaron observaciones, posteriormente fue calibrado por la experta en estadística. Mediante la plataforma Google Docsfue enviado víacorreo electrónico institucional al personal operativo de Bomberos de Costa Rica. Los resultados fueron analizados mediante las distribuciones de frecuencia, cruce de variables, comparación de medias con base en el análisis de variancia. El nivel mínimo de confianza para las comparaciones fue del 95%. Resultados: El cuestionario fue enviado a un total de 2006 bomberos (personal permanentey voluntario), de los cuales 757 completaron el cuestionario. El 85%de los participantes considera que su profesión tiene un riesgo alto o muy alto, el método de identificaciónmás conocido es el ADN, seguido de la dactiloscopia y luego la identificación odontológica. El 66.7% de los participantes considera que la odontología es útil como método de identificación en bomberos, 58% indica que visitaron al odontólogo hace un año o menos; y 75% en los últimos dos años; no se encontró diferencia estadísticamente significativa por grupo de edad (p=0,400). Conclusiones: el personal de Bomberos de Costa Rica considera que los registros dentales son útiles en la identificación de seres humanos y acuden regularmente a consulta odontológica.

Abstract Introduction: High-risk professions such as firefighters, rescuers, police, paramedics, and those where there is high exposure to danger during rescues or interventions constitute populations that require adequate antemortem information for identification purposes. The present investigation established the perception of the usefulness of dental records as an identification method and the presence of dental treatments of the Costa Rican Fire Department personnel. Materials and methods: A pilot questionnaire was prepared and sent to the General Directorate of Firefighters of Costa Rica where observations were made, later it was calibrated by the statistical expert. Through the Google Docs platform, it was sent via institutional email to the operational personnel of the Costa Rican Fire Department. The results were analyzed through the frequency distributions, crossing of variables, comparison of means based on the analysis of variance. The minimum level of confidence for the comparisons was 95%. Results: The questionnaire was sent to a total of 2006 firefighters (permanent and voluntary personnel), of which 757 completed the questionnaire. 85% of the participants consider that their profession has a high or very high risk, the best-known identification method is DNA, followed by fingerprints and then dental identification. 66.7% of the participants consider that dentistry is useful as an identification method in firefighters, 58% indicate that they visited the dentist a year ago or less; and 75% in the last two years; no statistically significant difference was found by age group (p = 0.400). Conclusions: The Costa Rican Fire Department personnel consider that dental records are useful in the identification of human beings and they regularly attend dental appointments that include dental x-rays.

Correlation between quality of life and sleep quality of military firefighters / Correlação entre qualidade de vida e qualidade do sono de bombeiros militares

INTRODUÇÃO: Among the professions that are impacted by the work context, the military firefighter is mentioned, who carries out activities with danger, physical and emotional exhaustion, which can have an impact on quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relation between quality of sleep and quality of life of Brazilian Military Firefighters. METHODS: Research with a quantitative, transversal, correlational and analytical approach, carried out with 129 military firefighters working in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, that had been performing operational and administrative assistance for more than six months. Questionnaires containing socio-occupational and lifestyle data, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the World Health Organization Quality of Life to assess quality of life were used. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used. RESULTS: The analysis of quality of life shows a higher average in the physical domain (77.52), a direct correlation between the physical domain and the other quality of life domains, and inverse correlations between global sleep quality and the domains of quality of life. Regarding sleep quality, a higher percentage of poor classification (71.3%) is observed in military firefighters. CONCLUSION: There was a predominance of workers with poor sleep quality and good perception of general quality of life. An inverse correlation was identified between sleep quality and the domains of quality of life. When comparing quality of life with sleep quality domains, a significant difference was identified.

INTRODUÇÃO: Dentre as profissões que sofrem impacto decorrente do contexto de trabalho, cita-se o bombeiro militar, que exerce suas atividades com alta periculosidade, desgaste físico e emocional, que pode repercutir na qualidade de vida. OBJETIVO: Analisar a relação entre qualidade do sono e qualidade de vida de Bombeiros Militares brasileiros. MÉTODO: Pesquisa com abordagem quantitativa, transversal, correlacional e analítica realizada com 129 bombeiros militares atuantes no Rio Grande do Sul, que realizavam atendimento operacional e administrativo há mais de seis meses na função. Foram utilizados questionários contendo dados sociolaborais e de estilo de vida; o Índice de Qualidade de Sono de Pittsburgh e World Health Organization Quality of Life para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Utilizou-se a estatística descritiva e analítica. RESULTADO: Na análise da qualidade de vida visualiza-se maior média no domínio físico (77,52), correlação direta entre o domínio físico e os demais domínios da qualidade de vida, e correlações inversas entre a qualidade do sono global e os domínios da qualidade de vida. Com relação à qualidade do sono, observa-se maior percentual da classificação ruim (71,3%) nos bombeiros militares. CONCLUSÃO: Houve predomínio de trabalhadores com má qualidade do sono e boa percepção da qualidade de vida geral. Foi identificada correlação inversa da qualidade do sono e os domínios da qualidade de vida e ao comparar os domínios da qualidade de vida com a qualidade do sono, identificou-se diferença significativa.

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS, BURNOUT, AND INTENTION TO QUIT AMONG MALAYSIAN FIREFIGHTERS

@#The study on occupational stress, burnout, and intention to quit among Malaysian firefighters is rare. Therefore, there is a need to focus on this topic. The objective of this study is to review the relevant literature on Malaysian firefighters’ sources of occupational stress, burnout, and intention to quit a job. The sources of occupational stress are measured by using Sources of Occupational Stress (SOOS-14), burnout is measured by using Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey (MBI-GS), and intention to quit is measured using intention to quit scale. The sample of this study is Malaysian firefighters. This study provides a framework for the study of the effects of occupational stress towards burnout and intention to quit among Malaysian firefighters and supports the Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping especially by proving the effects of emotion-focused and problem-focused coping methods.