Survey of Firefighters’ Relationships with Colleagues and Work Cooperation

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This descriptive study examined co-worker relationships and work cooperation among firefighters. The participants were 253 fire officials who were employed and agreed to participate after being informed of the study's purpose. The survey consisted of 19 items, with eight assessing general characteristics and 11 assessing work cooperation. All items were rated on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0. Scale reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach's α of .879, indicating adequate internal consistency. The overall level of co-worker trust and work cooperation among firefighters averaged 2.79 out of 5. Significant differences were found according to years of service, position, and rank. The findings suggest that firefighters tend to evaluate task-related cooperation positively, whereas emotional or trust-based support is perceived as relatively lacking. These results may reflect the nature and culture of fire organizations. Therefore, strategies that strengthen both practical cooperation and interpersonal trust are needed. As this study involved a limited sample, further research with a larger and more diverse population is recommended.