Suicide in Female Firefighters/EMS in Rural and Urban Communities

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Firefighters and EMS personnel face the most severe and traumatic work experiences. Therefore, understanding the predisposes individuals in EMS careers to suicidal behavior would significantly facilitate the reduction in the number of suicide cases. The study purposes to evaluate the correlates of suicide among rural firefighters and EMS personnel and to determine female suicide correlates in rural firefighters. The main research question is to identify the cause of suicide among female firefighters and EMS personnel.

Autorenportrait

With a lifelong passion for law enforcement and fire science, the author developed an interest in diversity & psychology, especially institutional diversity. He became active in his local government and is a volunteer firefighter/AEMT with the Riverton Fire Protection District, and he is a high school football & lacrosse official.

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