The impact of occupational stress on first responders has received increased investigative attention in recent years. However, research specifically targeting firefighters and their unique responses to job related stress remains limited. Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has been recognized in firefighters, behavioral and psychological contributions (e.g., posttraumatic stress) have not been adequately examined. The purpose of this study was to: (1) examine the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and CVD risk in firefighters, (2) assess the effects of service time on the relationship, and (3) increase understanding of the manifestations of stress in this population. Participants were 87 firefighters from Special Operations teams. Self-report measures of posttraumatic stress symptoms, health, and length of service were administered. Data from annual physical examinations provided information regarding CVD risk (weight, height, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, physical exercise). Results indicated significant relationships between posttraumatic stress symptomatology and current smoking status, triglyceride levels, and the number of CVD risk factors. Findings suggest that the presence of posttraumatic stress symptoms may influence overall CVD risk and may not be moderated by years of fire service. Implications for behavioral interventions with firefighters are discussed. Suggestions for future research in this area are offered.

近年来，职业压力对急救人员的影响受到越来越多的调查关注。然而，专门针对消防员及其对工作相关压力的独特反应的研究仍然有限。尽管已经认识到消防员的心血管疾病 (CVD) 风险，但行为和心理影响（例如，创伤后压力）尚未得到充分检查。本研究的目的是：(1) 检查消防员创伤后应激症状与 CVD 风险之间的关系，(2) 评估服务时间对关系的影响，以及 (3) 加深对消防员压力表现的理解。人口。参与者是来自特种作战小组的 87 名消防员。创伤后应激症状、健康、和服务年限进行了管理。年度体检数据提供了有关 CVD 风险（体重、身高、血压、胆固醇、吸烟、体育锻炼）的信息。结果表明，创伤后应激症状与当前吸烟状况、甘油三酯水平和 CVD 危险因素的数量之间存在显着关系。研究结果表明，创伤后应激症状的存在可能会影响整体 CVD 风险，并且可能不会因多年的消防服务而减轻。讨论了对消防员的行为干预的影响。提出了该领域未来研究的建议。结果表明，创伤后应激症状与当前吸烟状况、甘油三酯水平和 CVD 危险因素的数量之间存在显着关系。研究结果表明，创伤后应激症状的存在可能会影响整体 CVD 风险，并且可能不会因多年的消防服务而减轻。讨论了对消防员的行为干预的影响。提出了该领域未来研究的建议。结果表明，创伤后应激症状与当前吸烟状况、甘油三酯水平和 CVD 危险因素的数量之间存在显着关系。研究结果表明，创伤后应激症状的存在可能会影响整体 CVD 风险，并且可能不会因多年的消防服务而减轻。讨论了对消防员的行为干预的影响。提出了该领域未来研究的建议。