Instilling Organisational Values in Firefighters through Simulation-Based Training
This addresses the need for better ethical training in firefighting, though it is incremental as it builds on existing simulation methods.
The paper tackles the problem of preparing firefighters for ethical dilemmas in emergencies by proposing a conceptual framework to integrate departmental values into simulation-based training, aiming to improve value-driven decision-making and protocol alignment.
In firefighting and other emergency operations, decisions made under pressure carry profound ethical weight and can significantly impact incident outcomes and firefighter safety. Traditional training methods, while foundational, often fall short in adequately preparing firefighters for the complex ethical dilemmas and value conflicts inherent in chaotic emergency environments. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for enhancing firefighter training by systematically integrating departmental values into simulation-based training. This approach fosters deeper value internalisation and improves value-driven decision-making under pressure. Furthermore, the underlying tools can also be leveraged to evaluate and refine departmental operational protocols for better alignment with preferred values.