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Human Dimensions of Fire Management
Human Factors of Firefighter Safety
Wildland Firefighter Health
Human Factors of Firefighter Safety
Wildland Firefighter Health
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The job of wildland firefighting can often be stressful and sometimes traumatic. In the wildland fire environment, conditions can take a toll on mental health. It is vital to mental fitness to address feeling overwhelmed by stress and trauma before they become a mental health issue. Mental fitness is just as essential as physical fitness for duty.