Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters Thoroughly Manages Firefighters' Mental Health Care

Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is investing 1.2 billion KRW to implement a 'Mental Health Management Project' to support the psychological recovery of firefighters who experience various stresses during work.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters announced on the 6th that after conducting a comprehensive mental health survey for firefighters and auxiliary personnel from February to March, those classified as needing mental health treatment will undergo in-depth analysis, and experts will be prioritized to participate in healing programs for those with findings.

To this end, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will operate a 'Visiting Counseling Room.' The counseling room will be responsible for mental health expert rotation counseling by fire station, intensive management of high-risk groups such as those with survey findings or employees at risk of suicide, and emergency psychological support for employees exposed to traumatic incidents.

Additionally, a customized healing program will be introduced. Through this, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will promote an emotional labor stress healing program targeting employees who frequently interact with civil petitioners, and implement optimized programs by theme such as sleep problems, improvement of drinking habits, and mental health promotion and treatment.

Furthermore, in collaboration with specialized institutions such as Bundang Seoul National University Hospital, a specialized fire treatment center will be operated.

Besides these, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will also promote ▲ psychological diagnosis for new employees ▲ health management symposium for firefighters ▲ job stress prevention programs ▲ gatekeeper training for suicide prevention ▲ support for mental health treatment and counseling fees ▲ operation of mental and physical stabilization rooms in 35 fire stations ▲ mental health counseling centers staffed with mental health experts.

Lee Hyung-cheol, head of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, stated, "We will do our best to manage the mental health of employees who are frequently exposed to fire and accident scenes for the lives and safety of the residents."

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