Psychická zátěž příslušníků HZS ČR

Abstract

The bachelor thesis deals with psychological stress among members of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic and ways of coping with it. The theoretical part defines psychological stress, describes its sources and consequences, coping strategies, resilience, and protective factors. It also focuses on the specifics of service performance and the system of prevention and management of psychological stress, including the role of the psychological service. The practical part is based on a questionnaire survey conducted among members of the Fire Rescue Service of the Moravian-Silesian Region assigned to emergency response units in the Karviná district. The research evaluates individual areas of the work environment using the HSE Management Standards Indicator Tool. Based on the findings, conclusions regarding psychological stress among firefighters are formulated.