This study compared psychological distress and coping strategies for three different permanent firefighter groups in South-East Queensland, Australia: recruits (n=42), on-shift firefighters (n=51), and firefighters who had recently attended one of 13 fatal incidents (n=52). Older firefighters reported more general distress but no increase in post-traumatic stress symptoms. Coping strategies ten...

During search and rescue, firefighters need to find paths in an unfamiliar space with minimum time information available. The effective memorization retrieval of critical spatial can help reduce risks increase mission efficiency. Although evidence has shown that different formats wayfinding information, including landmarks, routes, surveys, impact rescue performance manners, a deeper understand...

The firefighter’s personal protective apparel is the most significant aspect of profession since it protects practically entire body firefighter. Protective clothing must not only provide protection during firefighting, but also against other environmental effects. purpose article for authors to propose possible directions development along with a description material and ergonomic characterist...