Purposes/meanings of life in specialists of Federal Firefighting Service of Emercom of Russia in the theory of modern anthropological knowledge

Psychological examination was conducted in 130 specialists of the Federal Firefighting Service (FFS), St. Petersburg. The following methods were used: Package for Assessment of Personality Aspirations (PAPA) by R. Emmons, Technique for Assessing Objectives and Aspirations (TAOA) by S. A. Bogomaz, Tomsk Checklist for Rigidity by G. V. Zalevsky (TCRZ), viability test and test for purpose-of-life orientations by D. A. Leontev. It was revealed that formation of specific life objectives facilitates high life awareness and general vitality in firefighters. High mental rigidity is associated with low vitality and high efforts to reach a desired aim. Aims can be considered as a criterion of performance efficiency in firefighters. When providing psychological support for Russia EMERCOM FFS specialists, acme-oriented approach will help to expand the space of the multidimensional world of firefighter, where the value of the prospects of building their personal and professional development will be brought in the forefront.