Serving the community while balancing multiple responsibilities: experiences of working as a paid part-time firefighter

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Lantz, EmelieLund University, Sweden;The Swedish Fire Research Foundation, Sweden;West Blekinge Fire and Rescue Service, Sweden;,CICE (author)

Serving the community while balancing multiple responsibilities : experiences of working as a paid part-time firefighter

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2022-08-16
Emerald Group Publishing Limited,2023
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LIBRIS-ID:oai:DiVA.org:lnu-115736
https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-115736URI
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijes-03-2022-0018DOI

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to describe experiences of working as a paid part-time firefighter (PTF) in Swedish rural areas.Design/methodology/approachAn inductive explorative design was used, based on interviews with 18 paid PTFs in Sweden. Data were analyzed using qualitative latent content analysis.FindingsThree themes emerged from the interviews and describe paid PTFs’ experiences. The findings provide insights into how firefighters share a strong commitment, how support plays a crucial role, and how training and call-outs contribute to their experiences. Paid PTFs’ experiences are nuanced, ranging from personal limitations and challenges to satisfaction and the contrast with ordinary life.Practical implicationsThe implications for fire and rescue service organizations are that they can encourage firefighters’ commitment and pride, as well as the commitment and support of their families and main employers. Further, highlighting the importance of support and facilitating flexibility when on call is crucial. Finally, acknowledging and promoting personal development and facilitating an inclusive culture are important factors for both motivation and satisfaction.Originality/valuePaid PTFs are under-represented in the literature, despite the reliance on them in Sweden, and this study begins to address the knowledge gap. To improve retention, it is vital to understand paid PTFs work situation: what motivates them, what barriers they face, and how those challenges influence their experiences.

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SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP Annan samhällsvetenskap Arbetslivsstudier hsv//swe
SOCIAL SCIENCES Other Social Sciences Work Sciences hsv//eng
Commitment
Fire and rescue service
Job satisfaction
Non-career firefighters
Part-time firefighters
Recruitment
Retention
Rural areas
Health and Caring Sciences
Hälsovetenskap

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Nilsson, Bengt,1982-Linnéuniversitetet,Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT),Agunnaryd Voluntary Fire Brigade, Sweden,Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE)(Swepub:lnu)bnisot (author)
Elmqvist, Carina,1964-Linnéuniversitetet,Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV),Region Kronoberg, Sweden,Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE)(Swepub:lnu)celivosa (author)
Fridlund, BengtLinnéuniversitetet,Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT),Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE)(Swepub:lnu)bfiivosa (author)
Svensson, Anders,1977-Linnéuniversitetet,Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV),Region Kronoberg, Sweden,Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE)(Swepub:lnu)asvivosa (author)
Lund University, Sweden;The Swedish Fire Research Foundation, Sweden;West Blekinge Fire and Rescue Service, Sweden;CICE (creator_code:org_t)

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