Why is it that fire and rescue personnel are not easy to recruit and cannot be retained now?

Mondo Workplace Updated on 2024-02-02

In the impression of many people, fire rescue is a sacred and glorious profession. They shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the safety of people's lives and property, and are always ready to rush into the fire scene and rescue the disaster area. However, in recent years, China's fire and rescue team is facing the problem of difficulty in recruiting and retaining people. This article will delve into the reasons behind this phenomenon and take you through the challenges and dilemmas of this profession.

1. Occupational characteristics of fire and rescue personnel.

The work of a fire rescue worker is high-risk, high-intensity, and stressful. They need to be on high alert at all times and ready to respond to any kind of emergency. In fire rescue, fire rescuers often face life and death tests, and the effort and sacrifice often exceed those of other professions. In addition, fire and rescue workers work erratic hours and need to be on duty and ready for long hours, which has a certain impact on personal life and family.

2. Reasons for the difficulty of recruitment.

1.High risk and stress: Due to the nature of the job of a fire and rescue worker, many people may choose to give up because they are afraid of the risks and pressures after learning about this profession.

2.Treatment issues: Although the state continues to improve the treatment of fire and rescue personnel, there is still a certain gap in the treatment of fire and rescue personnel compared with some high-risk and high-income industries.

3.Social awareness: In China, the social awareness of fire and rescue workers is relatively low, and many people do not know enough about this profession, which affects the recruitment effect.

3. Reasons why it is difficult to retain people.

1.Career development: The career path of fire and rescue personnel is relatively limited, and many firefighters struggle to get further promoted in their careers.

2.Family & Life: Due to the peculiarities of working hours, it is difficult for fire rescuers to take care of family and personal life, which is a big challenge for some firefighters.

3.Social environment: In the current social environment, some people are more focused on personal development and quality of life, and the nature of the work of fire rescuers makes it necessary for them to sacrifice these aspects to a certain extent.

Fourth, coping strategies.

1.Improve the salary: further increase the treatment guarantee for fire and rescue personnel, increase wages, benefits, etc., to make this profession attractive.

2.Career development: Improve the career development system of fire and rescue personnel, and provide more promotion opportunities and professional training.

3.Social publicity: strengthen the publicity of the profession of fire rescuers, improve social awareness, and have a good professional image.

Fire and rescue workers, a profession full of honors and challenges, face the problem of difficulty in recruiting and retaining people. Behind this, there are not only external factors such as low social awareness and treatment problems, but also internal factors such as professional characteristics and personal development. To solve these problems, the whole society needs to work together to create a better working environment and development prospects for fire and rescue workers.

In the days to come, how will China's fire and rescue team respond to this challenge and get out of the predicament? We'll continue to follow this topic and keep you up to date with the latest developments and reforms.

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