PSYCHOLOGICAL BURNOUT AND CUMULATIVE STRESS AMONG FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL: RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The article considers the formation features of cumulative stress and psychological burnout among employees of fire divisions of EMERCOM of Russia. The analysis of risk factors affecting the mental state of personnel, including occupational loads, working conditions and socio-psychological characteristics, is presented. Statistical data reflecting the prevalence of stress disorders among firefighters are presented. There are outlined the following modern approaches to the prevention of cumulative stress: organizational, psychological and medical measures. There is a need to introduce systemic programs of psycho-prophylaxis and psycho-rehabilitation in the activities of fire and rescue units.