Psycho-Education: A Vital Part of Operational Firefighter Training

摘要

RECENTLY, I ASKED A SENIOR FIRE-fighter to review a paper I was writing on mental health within the fire service. I felt that the personal and extensive experience of this decorated firefighter would assist in clarifying the issues raised. The fire officer did have some questions; one was related to the quote below, which is from the paper. The passage discusses the personal and individual factors that may influence the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.