pyrosvestisphobia
Pyrosvestisphobia is the fear of firefighters.
Fear of firefighters
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Sight of firefighters in uniform
Hearing sirens or fire alarms
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggers
risk factors
- • Past trauma related to firefighters or fire incidents
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from traumatic experiences involving firefighters or fires.
related phobias
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