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Firefighter and department characteristics
| Firefighter demographics | (N=1,712) |
|---|---|
| Age (years; M[SD]) | 40.2(9.0) |
| Race (% White, non-Hispanic) | 76.3 |
| Marital status (% married or living with a partner) | 55.3 |
| Education (% some college or higher) | 96.2 |
| Years in the fire service (M[SD]) Rank (%) | 13.6 (7.9) |
| Any firefighter | 69.3 |
| Any officer | 30.7 |
