Quality Of Life Profile In Volunteer Fire Fighters From Joinville-sc

Abstract

The quality of life of a volunteer firefighter is necessary, as their daily activities include a physical and emotional effort demanded during the occurrences, often putting their life at risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality-of-life profile of volunteer firefighters in Joinville–SC. This test was performed electronically through the Google Forms platform. The sample of this study consisted of 34 volunteer firefighters from Joinville-SC, both genders, aged between 18 and 60 years. After this study, it can be concluded that the quality-of-life profile of volunteer firefighters from Joinville-SC is satisfactory, showing excellent results in the components relationships and preventive behavior, also presenting intermediate results in the components stress control and physical activity and presenting negative results in the component nutrition/food. With the results found, it is suggested that they have the incentive to practice a more balanced and healthy diet. It is also suggested that some physical training methods and techniques be adapted in order to develop the interest of these professionals, maintaining a minimum level of operational training.