A new study called “After the Alarm” is seeking volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia to participate in an online survey on how they cope with occupational stress after a traumatic event. This study is lead by FIREWELL members Ms. Robin Campbell (Dalhousie University) and Dr. Joy MacDermid (Western University).
The aims of the study are:
1) To identify occupational stressors and coping strategies for volunteer firefighters in Nova Scotia after a potentially traumatic incident.
2) To identify community assets such as resources, places, supports and services of meaning that help volunteer firefighters cope with occupational stressors.
3) To explore ways in which volunteer firefighters navigate identified community assets and compare this with existing community assets using geographic information system (GIS) mapping.
To complete the 20-minute anonymous survey: click here
For more info, please contact Robin Campbell at robin.campbell@dal.ca