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Burnout Syndrome at Volunteer Fire Departments

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Burnout Syndrom Feuerwehr
Source: istockphoto.com/feuerwehrleben.de

During the first couple of years, most people are excited to be part of a fire department. But as they get older and their work life becomes more and more stressful, their motivation oftentimes drops. After many years at the same fire department, it’s possible that the opposite happens and the voluntary occupation suddenly is more of a burden.

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