The Influence of Knowledge, Trust, and Perceived Risk on Firefighters’ Preparedness and Willingness to Respond to Nuclear Emergencies: The Case of South Korea

Abstract At the site of nuclear accidents, firefighters situated near power plants (NPPs) assume responsibility for suppressing fires and rescuing workers from leaked radiation. Their timely responses to emergencies can prevent or minimize catastrophic impacts these accidents. Despite their important role in emergency management, little is known about factors that influence firefighters’ responses. We recruited 179 Korean (96% male) NPPs. examined whether how knowledge regarding accidents trust authorities operating were related risk perceptions predict preparedness willingness respond emergencies. Our results indicate moderated effect on perceived mediated relationship between The revealed a pattern mediation, which indirect when was low, but not it high.