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Abstract
Samples of firefighter subjects (n = 80) and a comparison group (n = 15) were contrasted on a number of postincident psychological distress measures in the aftermath of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fire. Using a structured, self-administered questionnaire, firefighter subjects were found to be more psychologically distressed on demoralization, specific emotional distress, and perceived threat to physical health. After controlling for baseline characteristics on which subjects and the comparison group differed, these between-group effects remained significant. The three outcome scales, while correlated, measure different components of psychological distress.