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March 30, 2026Ergonomics

Are firefighters susceptible to decision fatigue? An exploratory sequential mixed methods study of its causes and consequences

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NCNurul Ahad ChoudhuryEKEd KirtleyBHBryan L. Hoskins

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Exploratory study identifies causes and consequences of decision fatigue in firefighters, highlighting training needs.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the causes and consequences of decision fatigue among firefighters and understand its impact on decision-making effectiveness.
  • Conducted retrospective interviews with 19 firefighters to gather qualitative data.
  • Followed up with a survey of 329 firefighters for quantitative analysis.
  • Employed an emergent themes approach for qualitative analysis to categorize causes and consequences.
  • Utilized univariate and multivariate regression analyses to identify significant predictors of decision fatigue.
  • Identified 39 sub-causes and 20 sub-consequences of decision fatigue, grouped into eight causes and five consequences.
  • Demonstrated that perceived stress and occupational fatigue are significant predictors of decision fatigue consequences.
  • Findings suggest an urgent need for training programs and coping strategies to manage decision fatigue in firefighting.

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Choudhury et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca134b883daed6ee09539bhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2026.2645970
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