The nature of disasters, major incidents and psycho-trauma of firefighters and survivors

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Article Title:	The nature of disasters, major incidents and psycho-trauma of firefighters and survivors
Authors:	Gabriela Sorina Popa (Vancu), Delia Marina Podea
Affiliation:	“Vasile Goldiş” Western University of Arad, Romania
Abstract:	This article provides a summary of the nature of disasters, psycho-traumatic events, major incidents and the rationale on which the guidance and the strategic stepped model of care are founded. This article is aimed at mitigating the psychosocial effects of traumatic events on survivors and firefighters.
Keywords:	the nature of disasters (floods), traumatic events, major incidents and psychosocial trauma, firefighters,poverty
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*Correspondence:	Gabriela Sorina Popa (Vancu), “Vasile Goldiş” Western University of Arad, Romania