Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, 'Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder' (PTSD) Visiting Counseling Room

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 16th that it will operate a visiting counseling room in 2021 to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Considering the environment where firefighters are on standby at all times to respond to disaster sites, the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters arranged for professional counselors to visit each department to conduct individual counseling. In addition, a separate psychological counseling program for 119 comprehensive situation room workers and training for rookie firefighters will be conducted.

Kim Joil, head of the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, said, "Firefighters often experience stress because they have a strong sense of responsibility as 'firefighters' not only at disaster sites but also in daily life," adding, "We will support firefighters to manage their stress on their own and find stability."

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