The perception of the desirability of instituting peer Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing within a local Municipal Fire and Rescue Service

This study explores the perceived desirability within a sample of fire fighters of introducing a peer Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing (CISO) support structure within the Fire and Rescue Services of Blaauwberg Municipality. The research took the form of a descriptive inquiry by means of a semi-structured interview using a questionnaire developed by the writer. The research findings indicated that generally support was given to the notion of peer CISD structures, subject to some concerns that would need to be addressed through effective training and planning. From the finding it can be identified that peer support is desirable, and provided a CISD system is structured in a careful, nonthreatening manner, wiHlead to development on both a micro and macro level.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Social Development

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Egan, Patrick

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7836

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/7836