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August 13, 2026Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of SciencesOpen Access

Firefighter well-being in the Baltics: a comparative study of physical activity, psychosocial risks, and management strategies in Estonian and Latvian fire services

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Comparative study assesses well-being factors of firefighters in Estonia and Latvia, indicating resource allocation impacts outcomes.

Key Points

  • This study aims to compare firefighter well-being and the impact of psychosocial risks and management strategies in Estonia and Latvia.
  • Mixed-methods approach utilizing COPSOQ II questionnaire (N=400 Estonian firefighters in 2020, N=408 in 2023, N=804 Latvian firefighters in 2024)
  • Focus group interviews conducted in Estonia
  • Analysis of rising BMI trends linked to job demands, health behaviours, and organisational resources.
  • High job demands and irregular shifts correlated with rising BMI and increased psychosocial stressors.
  • Organisational resources such as health promotion and scheduling flexibility significantly improved firefighter well-being.
  • Differences in resource allocation between Estonian and Latvian fire services affected engagement and sustainability.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d75d82b0e0cff3f63ebcchttps://doi.org/10.3176/proc.2026.3.06
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