The effects of global climate change on fire service Human resource view

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Due to the extreme climatic events caused by global climate change, the number of firefighting interventions is increasing. The increasing of the extremes affects not only the circumstances of the interventions, but also to the interveners themselves and the firefighters. In order to maintain or increase the effectiveness of interventions, it is also appropriate to address the latter’s investigation. Methods: The author reviewed the human body’s heat-tolerant studies and utilized his many years of practical experience as an intervening firefighter. Results: The author provides an overview of the effects of positive temperature extremes on the human body, with particular regard to factors that significantly influence the work of the firefighters and because of this, their health is at higher risk. The author makes a proposal of reducing the effects of climate change both from the personal and organizational point of view.