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Han, Yong-Taek. "Problems With the Current Firefighting Facility Inspection System and Actionable Countermeasures." International Journal of Fire Science and Engineering 38, no. 4 (2024): 11–17. https://doi.org/10.7731/kifse.030ad8c3.
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Contemporary firefighting facilities follow the installation and legal standards applicable to the 35 firefighting facility categories recognized by the National Fire Safety Standards of 2019. All facilities are monitored for compliance with the Fire Services Act, which contains items on manpower, duration, frequency, and inspection. An additional function of monitoring is to identify problems and areas for improvement. Under the Fire Services Act, firefighting facilities are inspected and managed once or twice a year. This process is divided into operational function checks and comprehensive precision checks, which are conducted based on the size and purpose of specific fire extinguishing objects. One of the problems with the firefighting facility inspection system is the assignment of the responsibility of inspecting an excessively large area to a single firefighting facility manager and two auxiliary personnel. Another problem lies in the relationships between building owners and firefighting facility management companies. A third problem is that inspection targets implement a bidding process that selects the lowest bidder who can render services in the best interest of the affected persons. A fourth problem is that firefighting facility managers, who are the main personnel concerned with firefighting facilities, are selected based on candidates’ performance on a memorization-based test that includes only some practical work. The fifth problem concerns the professionalism of inspection assistants. These auxiliary personnel are placed in the field immediately following basic training, providing they have attained a certain qualification or higher; consequently, inspections are conducted according to the degree to which the assistants are qualified, which is often inadequate. This necessitates the provision of more specialized training before such personnel inspect firefighting facilities.
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Pattipeilohy, Andre. "Responsivity of Firefighting Services in Indonesia: Case of West Timor." International Journal of Social Sciences World (TIJOSSW) 2, no. 2 (2020): 77–84. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4060207.
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This research is related to the responsiveness of firefighting services in managing fires in West Timor- Indonesia. This study used a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the responsiveness aspects of the fire department. Data were collected through interview methods, observation and literature study. As the result, it is found that each report is always responded properly and quickly. Although the public has complained about fire-fighting delays due to the delay in the availability about fire-fighter material, fire-fighters often attempt to politely and ethically educate the community about any fireplace concerns and also about the fact that road users have no knowledge of giving priority to fire-fighter routes. Next, all fire-fighters have understood their main duties and functions. Whenever providing firefighting services, officers always pay full attention to the community by coordinating with related agencies, such as the Social Service.
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Aziz, Rostam Salam. "Locational Analysis of the Distributions of Fire Extinguisher Stations in Koya With the Use of Geographic Information Systems." Journal of University of Raparin 8, no. 4 (2021): 523–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.26750/vol(8).no(4).paper23.
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The distribution and the competence of firefighting stations in koya town is one of the main problems that this town suffers from, and this led us to conduct an academic study in this respect with the use of Geographic Information Systems. This system illustrates the competence and the services of firefighting stations according to world standard in terms of the times that they take (3-5 minutes) to arrive at the destination according to the distance and the road network, so based on these criteria, the firefighting service can only cover (34%) of the town. It can be deduced that this problem mainly results from misdistribution of firefighting stations and the poor road transportation network. This study, basing on the universal standards, proposes five new firefighting stations in koya in order to be able to cover the whole town and offer a good service in this respect for the present time and for future.
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Ligaj, Magda, and Waldemar Pawlos. "ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY FIRE SERVICE IN THE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE SYSTEM." Zeszyty Naukowe SGSP 2, no. 94 (2025): 121–35. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0055.1733.
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The role of the National Firefighting and Rescue System is to standardize rescue activities undertaken by the State Fire Service and other rescue entities in situations of threat to life, health, property or the environment. Organisational units of military fire protection service are not comprised in the structures of this system by law, however, on the basis of agreements concluded between representatives of the State Fire Service and military units, they support a number of rescue and firefighting activities. The article presents an analysis of the size of the forces and resources participating in these activities over recent years and an assessment of commitment of military fire protection services undertaken for the national rescue and firefighting system.
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Manik, Rudolf. "Pompiéři, požárníci, hasiči." Krízový manažment 20, no. 1 (2021): 67–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.26552/krm.c.2021.1.67-71.
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The present publication is the first comprehensive monograph on the historical development of fire and firefighting services in the territory of former Czechoslovakia, from the earliest times until now. The book begins with a treatise on the importance of fire to mankind and human attempts to control fire in the period of antiquity. Subsequently, the readers will familiarize themselves with the first legislation regulating firefighting in the Middle Ages and the establishment of fire brigades in the XIX century. The author then presents voluntary and professional fire service in Czechoslovakia as well as in the independent Czech and Slovak Republics. The monograph is suitably accompanied by a large number of photographs, memories of contemporaries and period materials, which have not yet been published in the available literature. Based on his long-term research, the author managed to clarify the historical development of firefighting, but also, for example, the firefighting equipment in the territory of former Czechoslovakia.
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Olejnik, Marcin Kamil. "OPPORTUNITIES OF ADAPTING SPECTRAL IMAGERY IN RESCUE SERVICES OF THE NATIONAL FIRE AND RESCUE SYSTEM." Zeszyty Naukowe SGSP 87 (September 29, 2023): 325–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0053.9124.
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The tasks carried out by the National Rescue and Firefighting System (KSRG) require highflexibility of the units of this system. In the event of a crisis over a large area, it may be necessaryto map the crisis area in order to provide assistance effectively, but a simple orthophoto map maynot be sufficient. Bearing in mind the possibility of various threats, the publication analyses thepossibility of using spectral imagery for analyses and mapping of areas affected by a crisis situationto improve the activities provided by the National Rescue and Firefighting System, especially in thecontext of activities provided outside Poland on the basis of international agreements, and so alsoin cases of natural disasters that do not threaten Poland.
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Zadeh, Nastaran Reza Nazar, Ameralden H. Abdulwakil, Mike Joshua R. Amar, Bernadette Durante, and Christian Vincent Nico Reblando Santos. "Fire-fighting UAV with shooting mechanism of fire extinguishing ball for smart city." Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 22, no. 3 (2021): 1320. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v22.i3.pp1320-1326.
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With the growth of technology and massive city development, firefighting services have become more challenging to cope with a smart-city concept. One of the challenges that firefighters are facing is reaching the top floors of high-raised buildings. Firefighters need heavy and oversized pieces of equipment to reach top floors, which they sometimes fail to deliver on time due to big cities' traffic. The proposed solution to this global problem is using firefighting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to reach the top floors fast and efficiently; It can also provide a better vision for the firefighting team and slow down the spread of fire using fire extinguishing ball. In this paper, a noble design for a Firefighting UAV with shooting and dropping mechanism of fire extinguishing ball has been developed and successfully tested. A Camera with night vision has been integrated into the UAV to provide a helpful aid for firefighters. The UAV has a controller with a 2.4 GHz radio frequency (RF) signal and video surveillance to regulate the UAV's movement. The controller is also for activating the shooting and dropping mechanism. The researchers examined the behavior of the drone in terms of its stability and functionality.
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Schmidt, Kai Wilhelm. "Normal accidents in interior firefighting operations – a study on the German system." International Journal of Emergency Services 9, no. 2 (2020): 167–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijes-11-2018-0055.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons behind the occurrence of serious accidents during interior firefighting operations of the German fire services despite numerous and significant safety improvements. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a case study relying on accident investigation reports from four accidents that happened in Germany between 2005 and 2016. Findings The study finds that the system of interior attack firefighting in Germany is a tightly coupled and complex system, as described by the normal accident theory, and that all four cases were caused by unanticipated interactions between components of the system and were therefore system accidents as described by the normal accident theory. This means that these accidents were ultimately caused by the properties of the system that make it susceptible to system accidents. Research limitations/implications To prevent these accidents, there is a need to change the properties of the system that make it susceptible to system accidents. Practical implications The study identifies factors that make the system inherently dangerous. Hence, practical measures can be undertaken to counter these factors and make the system safer. Originality/value This study is the first application of the normal accident theory to the operations of the fire services in general, and it is the first theory-guided inquiry into accidents of the German fire services. The findings of this paper provide new explanations for accidents and new approaches to improve safety during interior attack firefighting operations.
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Zhang, Yunbo, Ray Hsienho Chang, and Dengyou Xia. "A Comparison of Firefighting Higher Education Curriculums Between China and the United States." FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education 7, no. 1 (2021): 24–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.32865/fire202171208.
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This research aims to systematically compare the educational concepts between the U.S. and China, to answer a research question: what courses, based on the experience of developing fire services in both countries, should be included in firefighting higher education programs to increase knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)? The authors utilized the method of content analysis and applied the theoretical framework from emergency management to compare those curriculums from both countries into common contextual research criteria. Results of our analysis demonstrate that the two countries have similar expectations by which to develop core KSAs in their firefighting higher education programs.
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Penney, Greg, Greg Smith, Simon Ridge, and Marcus Cattani. "A Review of the Standard of Care Owed to Australian Firefighters from a Safety Perspective—The Differences between Academic Theory and Legal Obligations." Fire 5, no. 3 (2022): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fire5030073.
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Working in high consequence yet low frequency, events Australian fire service Incident Controllers are required to make critical decisions with limited information in time-poor environments, whilst balancing competing priorities and pressures, to successfully solve dynamic large-scale disaster situations involving dozens of personnel within the Incident Management Team, including of front-line responders from multiple jurisdictions. They must also do this within the boundaries of public and political expectations, industrial agreements, and the legal requirement to maintain a safe workplace for all workers, inclusive of volunteers. In addition to these operational objectives, fire services must also provide realistic training to prepare frontline staff, whilst satisfying legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace under legislation that does not distinguish between emergency services and routine business contexts. In order to explore this challenge, in this article we review the different safety standards expected through industrial and legal lenses, and contextualize the results to the firefighting environment in Australia. Whilst an academic argument may be presented that firefighting is a reasonably unique workplace which exposes workers to a higher level of harm than many other workplaces, and that certain levels of firefighter injury and even fatality are acceptable, no exception or distinction is provided for the firefighting context within the relevant safety legislation. Until such time that fire services adopt the legal interpretations and applications and develop true safety management systems as opposed to relying on “dynamic risk assessment” as a defendable position, the ability of fire services and individual Incident Controllers to demonstrate they have managed risk as so far as reasonably practicable will remain ultimately problematic from a legal perspective.
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Marzęda, Andrzej. "Specific Technologies of Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Operations over the Years." Reports 4, no. 3 (2024): 81–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.reports.20240403.17.
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The twentieth century was a period of rapid development in aviation. It was a time of great progress in the construction of aircraft, the development of ground infrastructure and the improvement of qualifications of aviation personnel. Over the years, aviation has gone from cruise flights in simple aircraft to transatlantic flights, complex aircraft with hundreds of passengers on board. Military aviation can operate at speeds exceeding the speed of sound and in all weather conditions. The infrastructure of large airports has reached the size of cities. Over the past century, the development of aviation has been followed by changes in the organization and equipment of rescue and fire-fighting services. The public does not accept the loss of human life or large-scale material damage and environmental damage. In the search for effective extinguishing agents and methods of administering them, people began to look for ways other than field fire services. Specialized firefighting units have appeared at airports, which are designed for specific rescue and firefighting operations on aircraft and infrastructure. For many years, attempts have been made to select special rescue and firefighting technologies capable of improving the effectiveness and safety of operations. Quite quickly, the car was chosen as the means of transport for airport rescue services. But over time, the need was recognized for it to have different characteristics and equipment than a vehicle for village and town safety units. As a result of various experiments, unusual technical solutions designed to solve basic problems specific to airports were developed. Equally interesting was the path to determining the best fire extinguishing agents and their means of administration. From hand-held fire extinguishers to remote-controlled cannons administering thousands of liters or kilograms of extinguishing agents over a long distance. The publication provides information on the history and development of basic firefighting technologies specific to aviation and some pointers to the future.
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Zadeh, Nastaran Reza Nazar, Ameralden H. Abdulwakil, Mike Joshua R. Amar, Bernadette Durante, and Christian Vincent Nico Reblando Santos. "Fire-fighting UAV with shooting mechanism of fire extinguishing ball for smart city." Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 22, no. 3 (2021): 1320–26. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v22.i3.pp1320-1326.
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With the growth of technology and massive city development, firefighting services have become more challenging to cope with a smart-city concept. One of the challenges that firefighters are facing is reaching the top floors of high-raised buildings. Firefighters need heavy and oversized pieces of equipment to reach top floors, which they sometimes fail to deliver on time due to big cities' traffic. The proposed solution to this global problem is using firefighting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to reach the top floors fast and efficiently; It can also provide a better vision for the firefighting team and slow down the spread of fire using fire extinguishing ball. In this paper, a noble design for a Firefighting UAV with shooting and dropping mechanism of fire extinguishing ball has been developed and successfully tested. A Camera with night vision has been integrated into the UAV to provide a helpful aid for firefighters. The UAV has a controller with a 2.4 GHz radio frequency (RF) signal and video surveillance to regulate the UAV's movement. The controller is also for activating the shooting and dropping mechanism. The researchers examined the behavior of the drone in terms of its stability and functionality.
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Nicole, Marie Juarez, Ramos Villarreal Joseph, and A. Wardle Elizabeth. "Exploring the impact of grief on firefighters due to highly stressful or traumatic job situations." i-manager's Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (2019): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.26634/jhss.1.1.15529.
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Firefighters regularly deal with highly stressful and traumatic employment situations. However, a majority of the fire departments lack appropriate counseling services to help employees. In this study, the researcher surveyed firefighters in a South Texas community to discover the extent of the effects of highly stressful or traumatic job situations. The results indicated that the years of active firefighting experience determines level of acceptance of coping techniques and counseling methods. The higher number of active experience correlates with a higher rate of exposure to traumatic events leading towards the willingness to seek help. Most active firefighters would not seek out private counseling to address job related stress, anxiety, or grief. They were, however, open-minded to the idea of participating in group or individual therapy sessions if provided to the department. The local firefighting departments should consider providing necessary counseling services for employees to help cope with traumatic situations or job related stress, anxiety, or grief.
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Klyuj, Valery, Denis Kosenko, and Grigoriy Melnikov. "ABOUT THE PECULIARITIES OF EXTINGUISHING FIRES DURING THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN THE REGIONS OF THE FAR NORTH." Problems of risk management in the technosphere 2025, no. 1 (2025): 50–61. https://doi.org/10.61260/1998-8990-2025-1-50-61.
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This article analyzes emergency situations that arise during the rail transportation of oil and petroleum products in northern regions of Russia. The causes of major fires and explosions related to the transport of hazardous materials are investigated, along with the challenges of mitigating these incidents at low temperatures (below -10 °C). The capabilities of domestic firefighting vehicles, such as multipurpose fire engines and the GAZ-59402 «Purga», for use in the Arctic are examined. Recommendations are developed for the division of responsibilities between railway and firefighting services to ensure effective emergency response and recovery operations. Potential solutions to the problems encountered when extinguishing fires on railway transport in low-temperature conditions are proposed.
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CHOMONCIK, Mariusz. "Emergency Medical Services in the National Firefighting and Rescue System Part IV." Bezpieczeństwo i Technika Pożarnicza, no. 33 (2014): 117–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.12845/bitp.33.1.2014.13.
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Gouliquer, Lynne, Carmen Poulin, and Jennifer McWilliams. "Othering of Full-Time and Volunteer Women Firefighters in the Canadian Fire Services." Qualitative Sociology Review 16, no. 3 (2020): 48–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.18778/1733-8077.16.3.04.
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Being discriminated against because of factors such as gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and stature (i.e., height and weight) has been a common experience for women in traditionally men-dominated/identified occupations. Although women’s representation has risen in other men-dominated domains (Hughes 1995), within firefighting their presence remains extremely low in Canada (4.4% [Statistics Canada 2017]). Women firefighters mostly operate in a patriarchal context; they are often ignored, harassed, and treated poorly due to an intersectionality of factors (Paechter 1998). Thus far, most research has taken place in the US, UK, and AUS. In the present Pan-Canadian study, we examined the experiences of volunteer and career women firefighters (N=113). The Psycho-Social Ethnography of the Commonplace methodology (P-SEC [Gouliquer and Poulin 2005]) was used. With this approach, we identified several practices, both formal and informal (e.g., physical and academic standards, gender roles), which resulted in women feeling the effect of the intersection of gender and firefighting. Results indicated that women firefighters experience “Othering” manifesting itself in a variety of ways such as discrimination, hostility, and self-doubt. This paper focuses on Canadia women firefighters and ends with social change and policy recommendations to better their reality.
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Ferziah, Yariza Tasya, and Ananta Prathama. "Strategi Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran dan Penyelamatan Kota Surabaya dalam Pelayanan Penanganan Kebakaran." Jurnal Manajemen dan Ilmu Administrasi Publik (JMIAP) 5, no. 3 (2023): 258–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.24036/jmiap.v5i3.622.
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The city of Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia with a fairly high level of population density, with the existence of this population density causing residential density that can cause slums and have an impact on fires. This is the responsibility and commitment of the Surabaya City (DPKP) in providing firefighting handling services to the community. This study is intended to describe how the strategy of the Surabaya City DPKP in firefighting handling services. This research method uses qualitative methods with interview data collection techniques, observation and documentation. The theory used in this study is strategy management by Fred R David (2019) based on three focus indicators, namely strategy formulation, strategy implementation and srateg evaluation. The results of this study show that the strategy used by the Surabaya City DPKP can be said to be succeeded by getting the Commendable Public Innovation award in 2022 through a 7-minute response time program with the support of the vision and mission, the strength of human resources and infrastructure.
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Płeska, Bartłomiej, and Marcin Popielarski. "EVALUATING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WILDFIRES AMONG FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SCHOOL CADETS: A SURVEY-BASED STUDY." Zeszyty Naukowe SGSP 2, no. 92 (2025): 81–100. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0054.9899.
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Wildfires represent major threats to the natural environment and human life. The increasing globalrisk of forest fires, driven by climate change, has expanded to previously unaffected areas. Challengesin landscape fire prevention include inconsistent data reporting, fire services primarily specializedin urban-focused firefighting, and insufficient regional cooperation. Wildland firefighting is physicallyand mentally demanding, involving long shifts under hazardous conditions. A survey method wasused to collect data and evaluate the knowledge of Polish firefighters, including active-duty personneland fire school cadets, regarding the environmental consequences of wildfires, relevant regulations,and management practices. Questionnaires were distributed through a professional firefighter forumand in collaboration with State Fire Service schools. The findings indicate that fire school cadets, incertain areas, demonstrate greater knowledge about forest fires than active-duty firefighters, suggestingthat adapting the curriculum to current challenges is effective.
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Larry, Rivera Tabajonda. "ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION." International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies 11, no. 1 (2024): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819.
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<strong>Abstract:</strong><em> </em>The emergency response capabilities of Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services are of paramount importance in times of emergency at the airport. These capabilities are essential to safeguard the well-being of passengers, employees, stakeholders, and other airport users. The rapid and coordinated response during emergencies is imperative to mitigate potential risks, minimize damage, and ensure the overall safety of the airport complex. This study aimed to enhance the emergency response capabilities of the Manila International Airport Authority-Rescue and Firefighting Division by finding the gaps in response protocols and level of preparedness. The comprehensive review of the Literature and Studies, which were carefully selected for their relevance and applicability to this study, has provided the researcher with an extensive amount of relevant information. A survey questionnaire was distributed to a sample of sixty (60) MIAA-RFD personnel to identify the deficiencies in response protocol and evaluate the level of preparedness among key personnel. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative research design using random sampling techniques. The survey questionnaire was validated by experts in the field of emergency response to ensure the relevance of the data collected and the answers was analyzed employing qualitative approach. Various statistical tools were used including frequency and percentage to describe the demographic profile, mean distribution to determine the response protocol and level of preparedness of the participants, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test to determine significant differences. The study identified several areas that required enhancement and recommended that a regular training and preparedness exercises be conducted in order to adapt to evolving emergency scenarios, prioritize equipment maintenance and upgrades, improve communication systems, collaborate with relevant agencies, assess response protocols, provide tailored communication training programs, create a unified communication system, and conduct realistic emergency response drills and simulation exercises to enhance teamwork and coordination among emergency responders. <strong>Keywords:</strong> emergency response capabilities, Airport Rescue, Firefighting Services, emergency, airport. <strong>Title:</strong> ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION <strong>Author:</strong> Larry Rivera Tabajonda <strong>International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies</strong> <strong>ISSN 2394-9716</strong> <strong>Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024 - February 2024</strong> <strong>Page No: 1-7</strong> <strong>Novelty Journals</strong> <strong>Website: www.noveltyjournals.com</strong> <strong>Published Date: 11-January-2024</strong> <strong>DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819</strong> <strong>Paper Download Link (Source)</strong> <strong>https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/ENHANCING%20EMERGENCY%20RESPONSE-11012024-1.pdf</strong>
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Elliott, Jim. "The Marine Salvage Industry: Proven in Preventing Oil Spills." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2021, no. 1 (2021): 684710. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2021.1.684710.
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Abstract The marine salvage industry plays a vital role in protecting the marine environment. Governments, industry and the public, worldwide, now place environmental protection as the driving objective, second only to the safety of life, during a marine casualty response operation. Recognizing over 20 years after the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 that the effectiveness of mechanical on-water oil recovery remains at only about 10 to 25 percent while the international salvage industry annually prevents over a million tons of pollutants from reaching the world's oceans, ten years ago the United States began implementing a series of comprehensive salvage and marine firefighting regulations in an effort to improve the nation's environmental protection regime. These regulations specify desired response timeframes for emergency salvage services, contractual requirements, and criteria for evaluating the adequacy of a salvage and marine firefighting service provider. In addition to this effort to prevent surface oil spills, in 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard also recognized the salvage industries advancements in removing oil from sunken ships and recovering submerged pollutants, issuing Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) classification standards for companies that have the capabilities to effectively respond to non-floating oils. Ten years after the implementation of the U.S. salvage and marine firefighting regulatory framework, this paper will review the implementation of the U.S. salvage and marine firefighting regulations and non-floating oil detection and recovery requirements; analyze the impacts and effectiveness of these new policies; and present several case studies and recommendations to further enhance salvage and oil spill response effectiveness.
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Huang, An-Chi, Chung-Fu Huang, and Chi-Min Shu. "A Case Study for an Assessment of Fire Station Selection in the Central Urban Area." Safety 9, no. 4 (2023): 84. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety9040084.
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With the continual acceleration of urbanization, the amount of urban infrastructure and the quality of public services are increasing in many cities. A pressing concern in this context is the growing problem of incompatible fire protection construction, indicating a need for urban fire stations with well-planned layouts. However, research on optimizing the layout and placement of fire stations by considering the various factors affecting station layouts is lacking. The current study addressed this gap by establishing an optimal fire station layout by using a geographic information system (GIS) and elucidated the trends of GIS application in firefighting and rescue operations. The study’s findings reveal the benefits of avoiding blind spots, enhancing the selection of fire station sites, and optimizing service coverage. Furthermore, this study optimized the layout of CZ city’s downtown fire stations, which could enhance CZ city’s firefighting capabilities.
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Karolina Chmiel, Michał Chmiel, and Stanisław Smyk. "Logistic Protection of Volunteer Firefighting Units of the National Rescue and Firefighting System during Long-Term Rescue Operations on the Example of Floods." SAFETY & FIRE TECHNOLOGY 61, no. 1 (2023): 152–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.12845/sft.61.1.2023.9.
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Aim: The aim of the article is to present the method of dispatching the units of the Volunteer Fire Service of the national rescue and firefighting system (OSP KSRG) to long-term rescue operations and to characterize the logistic protection of the units during such operations. The example of the 2010 floods in the Świętokrzyskie region was used as the basis for the analysis. Methodology: During the preparation of the article, the method of analysis was used to explore in more depth the issue of logistic protection of units in long-term rescue operations. A critical analysis of the literature on the subject proved important. Also used was a case study of the logistic protection of OSP KSRG units during the 2010 floods in the Świętokrzyskie region. Conclusions: OSP KSRG units involved in a long-term rescue operation do not have their own logistical facilities, additional equipment or stocks of propellants and grease in sufficient quantities. Therefore, there is a need to implement new solutions aimed at modifying the procedures for logistical security of OSP units participating in long-term rescue operations. The analysis of the case study showed that the autonomy of OSP KSRG units in long-term rescue operations should include securing basic supplies: water, food, liquid fuels and grease, as well as the ability to create their own welfare facilities, including their own sleeping bags, as and tents, field beds, blankets, which will allow firefighters to rest on an ad hoc basis during the action. The use by OSP units of logistic protection capabilities based on local field resources requires the development of guidelines and procedures for the use of the resources in question, as well as an indication of the type of services needed. During the development of rescue plans, entities providing specific logistic services to OSP units should be listed. Keywords: Volunteer Fire Service, State Fire Service, national rescue and firefighting system, logistic protection, action logistics, long-term rescue operations
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Roguski, Jacek, and Dorota Szułczyńska. "The Use of Innovative Technologies in Rescue and Firefighting Activities of the State Fire Service in Order to Increase the Safety of Officers and Protect the Environment." Safety & Fire Technology 57, no. 1 (2021): 100–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.12845/sft.57.1.2021.7.
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Aim: The aim of the article is to present examples of rescue and firefighting activities carried out by PSP / national rescue and firefighting system (KSRG) with the use of innovative techniques and technologies resulting from the research and development projects carried out by teams of contractors, which included CNBOP-PIB as a leader or member of the consortium. In practice, the implementation of the obtained results allows for the actual and formal safety of firefighters-rescuers and other participants in rescue and firefighting operations, which is one of the basic duties of research and development units operating in the field of broadly understood fire protection, civil protection and crisis management. Introduction: Achieving the above goal is possible through the use of innovative techniques and technologies in rescue and firefighting operations, which allow reducing the risk of accidents and failures. Due to rational technical solutions, it is also possible to limit or even completely eliminate overloads of the osteoarticular system. The planned effect, which is to increase the safety level of rescue and firefighting operations, can also be achieved with the use of organizational and technical methods resulting from the selection of optimal methodologies, including those in logistics activities. Methodology: The article presents the possibilities of using products created as a result of the implementation of projects financed by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) related to the improvement of activity management and the use of innovative design solutions for equipment used in the planned activities. The considerations were based on the results of development activities carried out by consortia in which CNBOP-PIB participated. Summary: In literature, innovation is the implementation of a new or significantly improved product (or service), process, new marketing method or a new method of organization in the field of business practices, workplace organization or relations with the environment. Products (and services), processes and methods (technical, organizational and marketing) can be called innovations if they are new or significantly improved, at least from the point of view of rescue and firefighting activities carried out by PSP/KSRG. Conclusions: Effective use of the results of projects financed by NCBiR is one of the fastest ways to implement organizational and technical innovations in system activities. According to the authors, in order to increase the rational use of funds allocated to the implementation of research and development projects, a more active participation of the operator is recommended (in terms of content). The use of innovative technologies, even on a national scale, allows achieving measurable effects in terms of increasing the functionality, usability of products, modernization of existing systems, improvement of technologies used in rescue and firefighting operations, optimization of working conditions and time, and protection of the natural environment by reducing technogenic situations. Keywords: innovative technologies, organization of rescue and firefighting activities, effectiveness of activities Type of article: review article
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Pántya, Péter. "International Good Practices in the Activities of Fire and Disaster Management Organisations." Academic and Applied Research in Military and Public Management Science 21, no. 2 (2022): 15–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.32565/aarms.2022.2.2.
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All over the world, different countries protect themselves, and their citizens from the effects of fires and accidents with the help of their fire and disaster management services. While executing firefighting or technical rescue and disaster relief tasks, these services use several methods and technical solutions during intervention. The aim is to find the best practices and solutions in the field of technical equipment, organisation and method. The applied methods are the analysis of international publications, papers from the previous years and the author’s own domestic and international experiences. The good solutions found in this research that raise the effectiveness and the safety of the fire services (especially in Hungary) are demonstrated in this paper.
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Artés, Tomàs, Marc Castellnou, Tracy Houston Durrant, and Jesús San-Miguel. "Wildfire–atmosphere interaction index for extreme-fire behaviour." Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 22, no. 2 (2022): 509–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/nhess-22-509-2022.
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Abstract. During the last 20 years extreme wildfires have challenged firefighting capabilities. Often, the prediction of the extreme behaviour is essential for the safety of citizens and firefighters. Currently, there are several fire danger indices routinely used by firefighting services, but they are not suited to forecast extreme-wildfire behaviour at the global scale. This article proposes a new fire danger index, the extreme-fire behaviour index (EFBI), based on the analysis of the vertical profiles of the atmosphere above wildfires as an addition to the use of traditional fire danger indices. The EFBI evaluates the ease of interaction between wildfires and the atmosphere that could lead to deep moist convection and erratic and extreme wildfires. Results of this research through the analysis of some of the critical fires in the last years show that the EFBI can potentially be used to provide valuable information to identify convection-driven fires and to enhance fire danger rating schemes worldwide.
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Sousa, Bruno, Henrique Silva, Noe Godinho, and Marilia Curado. "Service function chaining for mission critical services." ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies 6, no. 1 (2025): 92–103. https://doi.org/10.52953/weof2066.
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Services in critical missions, such as firefighting, have demanding service level agreements. The functions of such services must be deployed and managed according to the status and needs of the missions. The proposed Mission Critical Service Function Chaining (MSC-SFC) introduces an architecture relying on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Service Function Chaining (SFC) and Multiaccess Edge Computing for efficient resource management in dynamic and stringent scenarios like mission critical services (e.g., combatting forest fires). With MSC-SFC, service functions currently assigned to vehicles equipped with computing resources that are leaving the mission can be transferred to nodes based on criteria such as location, latency, or mission duration. In addition to these resource management methods, MSC-SFC also suggests a framework for deploying functions in fire-combat scenarios, ensuring that functions are allocated based on the specific roles of vehicles and first responders in the field. The evaluation results demonstrate SDN and SFC as promising technologies towards the management of service functions in mission critical services, where resources associated with service functions need to be properly managed to reduce impact in performance and security.
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Węsierski, Tomasz. "Utilization of rigid polyurethane foam waste in removal of uncontrolled releases of hazardous substances." E3S Web of Conferences 46 (2018): 00032. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184600032.
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In 2017 in Poland 12522 incidents involving hazardous substances were recorded, of which 23 have been classified as large and very large. Apart from the share of carbon monoxide, most of them concerned uncontrolled petroleum product releases. In the same year over 427 m3 of foaming agents were used. Consequently, an extremely important issue at the intervention level is the efficient and safe removal of the resulting pollution. Tests of maximal absorption proprieties with the use of the modified Westinghouse method executed on a wide range of industrially used diverse industrial toxic substances and various classes of waste of firefighting foam agents have demonstrated substantial usability of rigid polyurethane foam waste. The obtained maximal theoretical sorptivity were within the range of 1.87-5.11 kg.kg-1. It has also been proven that absorption proprieties in relation to waste firefighting foaming agents were reduced. However, the maximum absorption proprieties of the tested rigid polyurethane foam waste are much higher than those for standard mineral sorbents used in rescue operations, which indicates a high potential for their practical use for emergency services.
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Cha, Jaehee, Dae-Hoon Kwak, and Wangyoul Ko. "Job Satisfaction of Volunteer Firefighters in Daejeon." Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation 23, no. 4 (2023): 103–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9798/kosham.2023.23.4.103.
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Volunteer firefighters receive regular education or training to allow them to provide a suitable response in case of disasters such as social disasters. However, volunteer firefighters are limited to assisting the work of firefighters but are not involved in active duty. Therefore, this study examines the current status of volunteer firefighters and conducts and analyzes satisfaction surveys through questionnaires. Volunteer firefighters undergo regular education and training. Because they have long-term residence in the region as well as expertise, their services should be actively utilized in the field of disaster prevention and response. Moreover, because the satisfaction level of the convocation allowance is low, it is necessary to make the recruitment allowance realistic. The ratio of personnel working in firefighting and technology-related fields is low; thus, it is necessary to expand and allocate practical firefighting-related subjects during education and training. Through this, it is judged that the satisfaction of volunteer firefighters can be increased and the organization can be actively utilized in the case of a disaster to provide more help to the country and the people.
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Kozjek, Tatjana, Uroška Zorec Klemenčič, and Lan Umek. "Volunteer Motivation in Firefighting Organisations: A Case of the Slovenian Firefighters Association." Fire 8, no. 6 (2025): 220. https://doi.org/10.3390/fire8060220.
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Volunteer firefighters play an important role in the provision of emergency services in Slovenia, where most of firefighters work on a voluntary basis. In many countries, however, volunteering is in decline due to demographic, social and organisational constraints. To maintain this important function, it is important to understand the motivations that drive individuals to join and stay in the volunteer fire service. This study examines the motivational factors that influence Slovenian volunteer firefighters, with a particular focus on fire service support, leadership practices and demographic differences. A quantitative survey was conducted among 244 volunteer firefighters from 22 fire brigades. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, Spearman’s rank correlation and binary logistic regression. The results show that many volunteer firefighters are motivated by the challenge of working under stress and in situations of controlled risk. However, this motivation decreases with age, as older members show less interest in adrenaline-driven tasks. Men show a greater preference for action-oriented tasks, including emergency response, equipment handling and physical engagement. In contrast, women place slightly more emphasis on social connections within the brigade. Volunteers who feel included in decision-making processes and experience cooperative, participative leadership are more likely to remain engaged. Those who are motivated by physical activity are more likely to stay, while those who are primarily motivated by social recognition or status are more likely to leave. These findings contribute to the literature on volunteering in high-risk contexts. Tailored recruitment and retention strategies that take into account age, gender and leadership dynamics can help fire services build more engaged and sustainable volunteer teams.
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Miedzińska, Danuta, and Robert Wolański. "Review of fibers and fabrics used for special services’ protective clothing in terms of their mechanical and thermal properties." Bulletin of the Military University of Technology 71, no. 1 (2022): 15–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0016.1379.
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In the paper, special clothing is understood as protective clothing used by services, in particular fire services, but also military and police, working in fire hazard conditions, where the main risk factors for the user are: a high temperature, a contact with hot objects, and a mechanical damage. The presented study deals with the review of special clothing industry and discusses cloths structure for compliance with national and European regulations. The parameters of technical fibers used for production of the above-mentioned clothes used during firefighting in open spaces, made of flame retardant yarns, e.g., aramid yarns or mixtures of flame retardant yarns, were analysed. Keywords: mechanical engineering, fibers, special fabrics, fire resistance, mechanical strength, national and EU standards
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Maciej Zawistowski, Mikołaj Car, and Tomasz Kłoczewiak. "The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Equipped with a Thermal Imaging Camera in the Activities of the Fire Service in Poland. Suggested Parameters and Settings." SAFETY & FIRE TECHNOLOGY 63, no. 1 (2024): 44–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.12845/sft.63.1.2024.4.
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Aim: The aim of this article is to present the current use and potential solutions for using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with thermal imaging cameras in firefighting operations. In addition, the article suggests optimal parameters and settings for thermal imaging cameras, which can significantly increase the efficiency and safety of rescue operations. Introduction: Modern technology is providing new tools to support emergency services. One of the latest developments is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in firefighting operations. These advanced devices are revolutionising the methods by which firefighters assess and manage emergencies. Of great importance for the potential use of UAVs are the sensors mounted on them, such as thermal imaging cameras. They register the infrared radiation emitted by objects, allowing precise identification of heat sources even in conditions of limited visibility, such as smoke or darkness. Drones equipped in this manner are becoming an indispensable tool in rescue operations, searching for missing persons, assessing the condition and development of fires or inspecting hydraulic infrastructure. Methodology: The article discusses technical issues related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in firefighting operations. In developing the article, the authors used their own experience, a review of literature sources on the subject and expert interviews. Conclusions: The contemporary challenges of the Fire Service require modern solutions. The integration of drones with thermal imaging cameras creates opportunities to make rescues more efficient and safer. The article presents examples of how thermal imaging cameras are used in the fire service Keywords: termovisual camera, fire service, unmanned aerial vehicle
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Herron, Rene, Todd D. Smith, Douglas Mikutel, and M. K. Gorman. "Assessment of the ARFF-related NFPA standards development process." International Journal of Emergency Services 5, no. 2 (2016): 145–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijes-03-2016-0006.
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Purpose The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops standards for fire and emergency services through a consensus standard process, which includes a revisionary cycle. The paper aims to discuss these issue. Design/methodology/approach The present study employs a qualitative case study method to examine the NFPA’s development process for standards specific to aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF). The revisionary cycle of this process serves as an important tool to maintain currency in the industry. Findings As a result of the qualitative analyses, researchers identified processes and procedures that were supported by NFPA ARFF Technical Committee members. Further, members delineated factors that could be enhanced to ensure greater success with the standards development process. Initially, the research was to examine the revisionary cycle process of the NFPA ARFF standards. While this was achieved other items were identified: desire of all committee members interviewed to see these standards be widely accepted, to have more of those in the fire and emergency services industry and the general public involved, and to continue to enhance a revisionary cycle that these members believe to assist in public safety. Originality/value This study is novel in that it is one of a few studies that directly addresses the ARFF area of firefighting. This paper adds to the limited literature available in this area and provides guidance with ways to enhance the overall standards development process for NFPA ARFF-related consensus standards.
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ESPEJO, Asley F., Diego A. ESCOBAR, and Carlos A. MONCADA. "TERRITORIAL ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY LOCATION: A CASE STUDY IN VILLAVICENCIO, COLOMBIA." GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites 52, no. 1 (2024): 323–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52131-1208.
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Territorial accessibility analysis is a crucial component of urban planning, enabling decision-makers to determine new locations for urban infrastructure facilities to enhance residents' quality of life. The objective of this paper is to propose a methodology for performing territorial accessibility analysis that integrates data analysis techniques, such as clustering, with tools like isochronous curves and percentage ogive graphs. This methodology is evaluated through a case study in Villavicencio, Colombia. Results indicate that the proposed methodology can accurately assess territorial accessibility and, in the case study, recommend investments in health and firefighting services.
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Savsar, Mehmet, and Esra Aleisa. "Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Fire Fighting Operations in the State of Kuwait." International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management 8, no. 2 (2015): 31–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijisscm.2015040103.
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Emergency services, including firefighting operations, are complex processes and involve several activities in different stages that function together to achieve a main goal of preventing destruction in human life, property, and environment. This study uses discrete event simulation (DES) to model and improve firefighting operations in the state of Kuwait. The main objective is to reduce the response time required to reach an accident place. It is a life-saving criterion that needs to be considered. This study is conducted by collecting thorough data of fire operation department over a period of five years and accordingly creating a valid simulation model to analyse the system under current operational conditions nationwide. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to identify factors that were statistically proven to have positive effects in reducing response time. A simulation model was used as a medium to carry out these experiments. The results of simulation model were validated at 95% confidence level. The effectiveness of the analysis is examined by incorporating related parameters from the ANOVA model into simulation model. The response time was reduced from seven minutes to three minutes on average per incident per fire station.
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Jan Kielin, Jacek Zboina, Grzegorz Bugaj, Jacek Zalech, and Damian Bąk. "Rescue and Firefighting Operations During Incidents Involving Alternatively Powered Vehicles. Gas Propulsion." SAFETY & FIRE TECHNOLOGY 61, no. 1 (2023): 6–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.12845/sft.61.1.2023.1.
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Aim: The purpose of this article is to present the most important information and conclusions about gas-powered motor vehicles and the associated risks during fires and local emergencies. An additional area of consideration for the article’s authors is the challenges that emergency services may encounter during rescue and firefighting operations involving such vehicles. Introduction: Technological advances in propulsion systems used in vehicles and machinery pose a variety of challenges for fire protection. It results in the evolution of known threats and the emergence of new ones. Among other things, these developments have a significant impact on the technologies of rescue operations during fires and traffic accidents involving vehicles with different propulsion systems (increasingly using gaseous fuels). Equally important is ensuring fire safety when operating such vehicles. Methodology: On the basis of a review and analysis of the literature on the subject, as well as available research results, conclusions have been formu- lated regarding the fire safety of gas-powered vehicles. Aspects relevant to conducting rescue and firefighting operations involving such vehicles were taken into account. Conclusions: Necessary measures to improve fire protection, including the conduct of effective rescue and firefighting operations during incidents involving alternatively powered vehicles include: 1. Keeping as accurate a record as possible of fires and local emergencies involving the vehicles in question. 2. Urgently developed and updated educational materials that allow training, both for the rescuers and commanders of KSRG units, in blended learning mode, and systematically conducted such training. An example of this is the educational platform prepared by CNBOP-PIB in 2009 for OSP rescuers (rescue operations) and rural residents (handling emergency situations). The platform is still in place today, and although it needs updating, it has been used successfully for many years for training and professional development of a wide range of the rescuers. 3. A rescue database of vehicles involved in incidents urgently prepared and made available to the rescuers of firefighting units that are part of the KSRG. Such a base should be established immediately or be available on terms convenient to the rescue units (such as CRS or ERG). Keywords: alternative propulsion, CNG, LNG, methane, LPG, ethane, propane, methanol, fuel cells, emergency cards, fire safety
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Ręcławowicz, Stanisław, and Janusz Adam Wrzesiński. "Krajowy system ratowniczo-gaśniczy w systemie bezpieczeństwa wewnętrznego państwa." Przegląd Prawa i Administracji 106 (December 13, 2016): 331–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.19195/0137-1134.106.28.
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NATIONAL FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE SYSTEM NFRS IN THE STATE INTERNAL SECURITY SYSTEMNational Firefighting and Rescue System was formed on 1 January 1995 under the Act of 24August 1991. The Act, which initiated achange in our state internal security system, changing its paramilitary character into civilian. Despite the laws of abygone era of communism the creation of the State Fire Service as aseparate formation within the Ministry of Internal Affairs allowed „the exclusion” of organizational units of the fire brigade of the Civil Defence so-called „rescue units group”.This formation was obliged to create the National Rescue and Fire Fighting, possessing the power switch to the system of other units of fire protection services, inspections, internships, institutions and entities that voluntarily on the basis of acivil contract agreed to cooperate in rescue operations.This system gives permission to the Chief Commander in the State Fire Service, Provincial and District Heads to determine respectively in the country, province or district the tasks, coordinate operation and manage it in extreme situation.The Provincial Governor and the District Head carry out their tasks with the appropriate provincial and district crisis management team, operating under the Act of 26 April 2007. Crisis Management Dz.U. Journal of Laws No. 89, item. 590, as amended. Amendment 2.The Village Head has the authority supervised by the mayor or city president, who coordinates the operation of the National Firefighting and Rescue System within the municipality to the extent determined by the Provincial Governor. In other words, the system enables the interaction of organizational units of government, local government, private entities and public benefit organizations. The relevant Governors play ameaningful role in this system. They perform tasks and powers of the State Fire Service with the help of provincial commanders of the State Fire Service in the province.
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Gatsura, V. Yu, S. S. Batskov, M. V. Sannikov, V. E. Kriyt, and E. D. Pyatibrat. "The state of the resident intestinal microbial association and its relationship with concentrations of dioxins in blood lipids of firefighters." Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations, no. 3 (September 10, 2021): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2021-0-3-77-82.
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Relevance. Career firefighters are involved in extreme activities, and their functional reserves are probabilistically disturbed. Toxic products of combustion can significantly affect their health state.Intention – To analyze and evaluate effects of blood lipid dioxins on the microbiome of the parietal intestinal flora in firefighters of the Federal Fire Service of the Emercom of Russia.Methodology. Relationships between the microbiota composition and concentrations of blood lipid dioxins were analyzed in firefighters vs Emercom employees not involved in firefighting (control group).Results and Discussion. Microbiota concentrations in firefighters were associated with levels of blood lipid dioxins. In firefighters with dioxins > 350 pg/g lipids in the blood, normal microflora concentrations significantly decreased and conditionally pathogenic microflora concentrations significantly increased compared to firefighters with lower concentrations of dioxins and the control group.Conclusion. Disturbances in the microbiome of the parietal intestinal flora in the examined firefighters are related to exposure to toxic products of combustion, including dioxins, during firefighting. The microbiome disorders detected in firefighters can predict development of the digestive tract pathology, thus necessitating control and targeted correction of the somatic state and microecological status of this contingent.
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Lee, Yoonha, Minseok Kim, and Jisoo Lee. "Prediction of Travel Time of Fire Service using Kriging and Weighted-sum Technique." International Journal of Fire Science and Engineering 36, no. 2 (2022): 50–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/kifse.9980c86f.
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The accessibility of city fire services is an important indicator for evaluating fire services and optimizing fire resource allocation. For firefighting, rescue, and first-aid activities, it is recommended that the time from fire vehicles leaving the garage to arrive at the scene is less than 5 minutes. Therefore, the travel time of fire services is one of the main concerns for many researchers. This study assumes that changing the urban environment affects the travel time of fire services. Therefore, in this study, weights were applied over the years to predict the travel time of fire service by using the kriging technique. As a result of the case study, temporal factors (elapsed year, term of travel time, and time spent) did not significantly affect travel time prediction accuracy using the kriging technique. As observed in previous studies, it is confirmed that the prediction accuracy is high because it is less affected by traffic-related factors at short travel distances. The results of this study contribute to the development of spatial analysis techniques to improve the accuracy of travel-time prediction.
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Bhattacharya, Yasmin, Takaaki Kato, Tomoko Matsushita, Ei Ei Tun, and Tin Tin Aye. "Response-Capacity Analysis of Urban Systems to Support Emergency and Disaster Response in a Developing City: The Case of Yangon, Myanmar." Journal of Disaster Research 13, no. 1 (2018): 138–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2018.p0138.
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The process of urbanization often results in the accumulation of risks within the urban fabric. These later develop into major vulnerabilities that can cause immense devastation in the event of a disaster. Therefore, as a city develops, it is essential to monitor its growth in order to 1) guide its development to avoid accumulating further risks and 2) enable the urban system to cope with the risks that already exist. This paper focuses on dealing with existing risks and the potential to address disaster-risk response within the existing firefighting framework. It identifies GIS-based spatial-analysis methods that can assist in determining the urban system’s capacity to accommodate the necessary service functions during both regular emergencies and disaster situations. As an example, response-capacity analysis for firefighting services in Yangon City is carried out to identify the inadequacies of the current system. These are then matched with the potential-fire-risk map to consider the demand increase for fire stations in disaster situations due to the likelihood of multiple ignitions. Areas where infrastructural and logistical improvements should be prioritized are discussed, and urban planning measures to help develop a safe and resilient city are considered within the developing-country context.
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Rofiyanti, Eka, Asep Sumaryana, Slamet Usman Ismanto, and Dedi Sukarno. "Analysis of the government’s strategy and capacity in reducing the risk of fire disasters in the Indonesian capital." Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 8, no. 11 (2024): 7652. http://dx.doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i11.7652.
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Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to fire disasters due to high population density, sprawling infrastructure, and often inadequate safety measures. This study aims to analyze the capacity of the DKI Jakarta government in terms of human resource capabilities, asset readiness, and budget planning capabilities. Furthermore, it measures the government’s success as evidenced by the public response to the achievement of firefighter performance. This study uses qualitative analysis with a content analysis approach. Data sources come from annual performance report documents and the content of the DKI Jakarta Fire Department website containing city disaster information. Performance report and website data are analyzed and used as research data to support qualitative analysis. This research shows that command decisions are essential in the organizational structure of the fire brigade. Both laboratory services are carried out optimally as a concrete effort to map fire potential. The laboratory tests the safety and suitability of firefighting equipment. Available budgetary support provides broad operational powers for the fire service. The government’s strength in minimizing or overcoming fire problems has received a positive response from the public. The operational achievements of firefighting continue to be consistent and increase. Ultimately, this research provides scientific insight into disaster mitigation and reducing the fire risk in cities.
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Yu, Zhijin, Lan Xu, Shuangshuang Chen, and Ce Jin. "Research on Urban Fire Station Layout Planning Based on a Combined Model Method." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 12, no. 3 (2023): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi12030135.
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With the rapid development of urbanization, fire risk factors have increased greatly, indicating a higher requirement for urban firefighting security. Fire rescue capabilities can be effectively improved by the scientific layout of fire stations, and therefore, the optimal spatial arrangement of fire stations has practical implications for urban safety. In this paper, a method for planning the locations of urban fire stations is presented, taking into account the fire risk points of interest (POIs) data, road networks and fire station planning principles. The combined model method is validated against the nearest facility point model, and the service area model is proposed for the coverage of POIs and regional areas of planned new sites. The efficacy of the model is demonstrated through an improvement in the coverage of crosspoints of the regional area and points of interest (POIs), with increases of 10.20% and 12.43%, respectively. We applied the combined model method to Fengdong New Town, Shaanxi Province, China. A total of 11 new potential sites were proposed to improve the efficiency of spatial coverage, and subsequently, the coverage rate of the POIs and regional area reached 97.66% and 84.80%, respectively. This study provides application guidelines for the decision-making of fire services and the allocation of firefighting resources.
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Matsuyama, Masahiro, Reo Kimura, and Haruo Hayashi. "Organizational Structure and Institutions for Disaster Prevention: Research on the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in Kobe City." Journal of Disaster Research 10, no. 6 (2015): 1051–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2015.p1051.
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Based on the author’s work experiences at the Kobe City fire department, this study examines the deaths directly and indirectly caused by earthquakes based on an examination of the firefighting, rescue, and emergency care operations that took place following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. In particular, this study examines the ways in which the voluntary disaster-prevention organizations as well as the public services institutions, including the fire and police departments, have incorporated the lessons learned from previous disaster experiences. This approach is based on an observation of the operations conducted in Kobe City, and presents a framework aimed toward protecting lives from future earthquake disasters.
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Tantra, Setya, and Peter Brimblecombe. "Fire Risk in Traditional Villages of Sumba, Indonesia." Heritage 5, no. 4 (2022): 3605–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage5040187.
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Fire is a global problem for traditional villages, especially those dominated by the use of wood and thatch. These places are often crowded, which leads to the rapid spread of fire. The traditional villages on the island of Sumba are architecturally striking, with their tall houses interspersed with ancestral tombs. They are set on an island of grassland landscapes managed using fire. There is little local ability to suppress village fires as they are remote from firefighting services and access to the dwellings is poor. Documentary evidence along with satellite imagery of hotspots have been used to trace the fires on Sumba since 2001. Little meteorological data are accessible for Sumba, so we have used global homogenized records, reassessments and projections of climate to examine long-term change in Sumba. There is a dry season in July–September, which corresponds with the period of most frequent fires. The number of dry-season fires correlates with the number of consecutive dry days, which has been used to establish a likely increase in the potential for fires in the future. There is increased effort to reduce the impact of village fires. Approaches could include reducing the flammability of traditional materials, detection systems and enhanced support of village firefighting capabilities. These may be difficult to introduce given the importance of the architectural heritage and the religious context of village layout, design and governance.
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Yasobant, Sandul, K. Shruti Lekha, Hardi Thacker, Bhavin Solanki, Walter Bruchhausen, and Deepak Saxena. "Intersectoral collaboration and health system resilience during COVID-19: learnings from Ahmedabad, India." Health Policy and Planning 39, Supplement_2 (2024): i29—i38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czae045.
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Abstract Health system resilience refers to the capacity of a health system to effectively anticipate, assimilate, adjust to and recuperate from unforeseen disruptions and pressures. Evidence indicates that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have a double burden of dealing with the existing shortage of health resources in managing both non-emergency care and emergency care during epidemics. Intersectoral collaboration plays a pivotal role in managing crises such as pandemics. The World Health Organization has emphasized that effective intersectoral collaboration is vital for uninterrupted essential services during a pandemic. The study aimed to look at the collaborations entered into at various levels for managing the COVID-19 pandemic, taking as an example the municipal corporation in Ahmedabad, India. We undertook a qualitative study that involved conducting 52 in-depth interviews with officials from the health department, and other departments at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), including firefighting, estate, engineering and education, as well as private stakeholders. Many diverse observations were documented in this study as collaboration varied across the sectors. A lack of hospital beds and shortage of essential drugs and oxygen posed challenges for healthcare providers and provided an opportunity to collaborate with private stakeholders. Mandatory COVID testing and mobile units such as the Sanjivani van and Vadil ghar seva were examples of some of the initiatives taken by the AMC to manage the pandemic that were instigated and implemented with support from various departments such as education, engineering, tax, estate, animal husbandry and firefighting. Proper communication between public and private entities will result in unfragmented efforts to combat emergencies. Thus, a resilient health system is necessary as well as systematic intersectoral collaboration to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential health services during health emergencies.
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S.stp, Hendayana. "ANALISIS PELAYANAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA KEBAKARAN OLEH PEMADAM KEBAKARAN PEMERINTAH (STUDI KASUS KOTA PONTIANAK)." Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan Suara Khatulistiwa 4, no. 1 (2019): 53–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.33701/jipsk.v4i1.553.
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Disasters are events that can occur anytime and anywhere, as well as fire disasters. Along with the frequent occurrence of fire disasters, it is necessary to provide effective, fast response services for fire disasters. Fires occur due to many factors. To reduce losses, it is necessary to improve services to fire services from the government which is one of the minimum services of the government. Analysis is a thinking activity to describe a whole as a component so that it can recognize the signs of components, their relationships with each other and their respective functions in an integrated whole. Service analysis is here to measure fire service levels in Pontianak City. This research is a descriptive qualitative research Measurement of service quality by using 5 (five) dimensions with several indicators of each dimension of Tangible, Reliabelity, Responsiviness, Assurance, Emphaty. Based on the results of research conducted stating that the fire disaster management service carried out by the Pontianak City Fire Department was not optimal This is because there are still problems faced by the Pontianak City Fire Department where firefighting organizations are not yet independent, lack of facilities and infrastructure, lack of resources humans, lack of fire stations, less attention to the apparatus regarding the safety guarantee of fire services especially.
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Pérez, Daniel Molina, Lemuel C. Ramos-Arzola, and Amadelis Quesada Torres. "Pressure-Dependent Models in Ship Piping Systems." Journal of Marine Science and Application 19, no. 2 (2020): 266–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11804-020-00146-2.
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Abstract This paper aims to evaluate the feasibility of pressure-dependent models in the design of ship piping systems. For this purpose, a complex ship piping system is designed to operate in firefighting and bilge services through jet pumps. The system is solved as pressure-dependent model by the piping system analysis software EPANET and by a mathematical approach involving a piping network model. This results in a functional system that guarantees the recommendable ranges of hydraulic state variables (flow and pressure) and compliance with the rules of ship classification societies. Through this research, the suitability and viability of pressure-dependent models in the simulation of a ship piping system are proven.
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Leonard, Joseph J., Michael Drieu, and Robert W. Royall. "IMPROVING MARINE FIREFIGHTING AND SALVAGE RESPONSE USING A NON-REGULATORY APPROACH THROUGH KEY STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2005, no. 1 (2005): 295–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2005-1-295.
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ABSTRACT While catastrophic marine fires are a rare event, minor shipboard fires do have a significant potential for damage and a potential impact on the marine transportation system. As such, it is critical that responders at the federal, state, local, industrial, and contractor levels be trained and prepared to conduct timely operations to mitigate any incidents that occur. Due to the nature of services performed in the firefighting community today (fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services, to name but a few), time and effort is not always dedicated towards responding to events onboard vessels. As over 70% of fire departments in the United States are volunteer departments, this has the potential to become even more of an issue. In addition, shipboard fires typically require some level of participation from a marine salvor. Depending on the damage to the vessel, this may involve significant salvage activities. The number of salvors scattered throughout the United States is somewhat limited, and their home base locations dictate their response times to specific geographic areas. Critical issues that need to be addressed by senior response managers who may find themselves involved in responding to vessel fires include: 1. Establishment of an effective Unified Command to address all stakeholder issues, 2. Enhancing knowledge of regional capabilities and resources to respond to shipboard fires and resultant salvage activities, 3. Ensuring appropriate training of response personnel that meets recognized standards (such as NFPA 1405), and 4. Developing, exercising, and validating plans to respond to shipboard fires and salvage activities. Efforts throughout the Eighth Coast Guard District over the past several years have begun to address many of these issues, with enhanced incident management training, challenging exercises to validate plans, and extensive workshops to improve responder knowledge being a few of the positive steps. Only by addressing these four critical areas can response managers be assured of an effective and efficient response that would minimize the impact to the marine transportation system.
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Ochoa-Rico, María-Salomé, Juan Antonio Jimber Del Rio, Rafael Sorhegui-Ortega, and Arnaldo Vergara-Romero. "Analysis of citizen satisfaction in rural areas." Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 8, no. 16 (2024): 10318. https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd10318.
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This study examines the contentment and commitment of rural residents from three different perspectives. The first is environmental management, followed by municipal services and finally territorial planning. The study’s objective is to analyze the causal relationships between the expected quality and perceived quality concerning perceived value, satisfaction and citizen loyalty to provide tools for decision-making to public managers. This research proposes a structural equation model to evaluate and validate five hypotheses. For this study, household-level surveys were implemented to a population sample of 450 families in the rural area of Tenguel in Ecuador. The results suggest that the public policies exercised by territorial managers significantly influence citizens’ perceived value, satisfaction, and loyalty, which impacts social welfare. This research shows that there are deficient areas that negatively impact perceived locality, which decreases the perceived value. Such as firefighting service, municipal police, veterinary services, preservation of historical and cultural assets and activities, and facilities for community use.
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Król, Bernard. "Problemy stosowania środków i urządzeń gaśniczych w ochronie przeciwpożarowej obiektów podlegających szczególnej ochronie w tym zabytkowych." Ochrona ludności i dziedzictwa kulturowego, no. 1/2022 (November 10, 2022): 53–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4467/29563763.oldk.22.003.16532.
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Ochrona przeciwpożarowa obiektów zabytkowych jest istotnym, ale również trudnym zagadnieniem technicznym i organizacyjnym. Największym i kluczowym wyzwaniem jest niedopuszczenie do rozwoju pożaru, zwłaszcza do rozmiarów skutkujących poważnymi i nieodwracalnymi zniszczeniami. Artykuł przedstawia wybrane aspekty stosowania urządzeń i środków gaśniczych, skupiając się na ich potencjalnym negatywnym wpływie na chronione obiekty. Analizie poddano cały zakres możliwości reagowania i działania w celu uniemożliwienia rozwoju pożaru, od fazy jego wykrycia po interwencję profesjonalnych służb ratowniczych. W konkluzji stwierdzono, że najistotniejsze jest szybkie wykrycie pożaru i w zależności od warunków lokalnych stworzenie możliwości działania automatycznych systemów gaśniczych lub interwencji straży pożarnej. Problems of using fire extinguishing agents and equipment in fire protection of objects subject to special protection, including historic buildings Fire protection of historic buildings is an important but also difficult technical and organizational issue. The greatest and most significant challenge is to prevent the development of fire, especially to a size resulting in serious and irreversible damage. The article presents selected aspects of the use of firefighting equipment and agents, focusing on their potential negative impact on protected facilities. The entire range of response options and actions to prevent the development of a fire, from the phase of its detection to the intervention of professional emergency services, is analyzed. In conclusion, it was found that the most important thing is to quickly detect a fire and, depending on local conditions, create the possibility of automatic firefighting systems or fire department intervention.
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Rohr, Adrian, Peter Priesmeier, Katerina Tzavella, and Alexander Fekete. "System Criticality of Road Network Areas for Emergency Management Services—Spatial Assessment Using a Tessellation Approach." Infrastructures 5, no. 11 (2020): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures5110099.
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Emergency management services, such as firefighting, rescue teams and ambulances, are all heavily reliant on road networks. However, even for highly industrialised countries such as Germany, and even for large cities, spatial planning tools are lacking for road network interruptions of emergency services. Moreover, dependencies of emergency management expand not only on roads but on many other systemic interrelations, such as blockages of bridges. The first challenge this paper addresses is the development of a novel assessment that captures systemic interrelations of critical services and their dependencies explicitly designed to the needs of the emergency services. This aligns with a second challenge: capturing system nodes and areas around road networks and their geographical interrelation. System nodes, road links and city areas are integrated into a spatial grid of tessellated hexagons (also referred to as tiles) with geographical information systems. The hexagonal grid is designed to provide a simple map visualisation for emergency planners and fire brigades. Travel time planning is then optimised for accessing city areas in need by weighing impaired areas of past events based on operational incidents. The model is developed and tested with official incident data for the city of Cologne, Germany, and will help emergency managers to better device planning of resources based on this novel identification method of critical areas.