Improving Methods for Effective Elimination of Natural Disasters
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/h9h1v530Keywords:
Earthquakes, fires, buildings and structures, injuries, tectonic shocks, population, flammability levels and exercises. IntroductionAbstract
Earthquake-induced secondary fires are frequent, potentially worsening human and infrastructure losses and prolonging the duration of relief efforts. All this implies that effectively putting out such fires necessitates not only technical firefighting skills but also accurate forecasting of fire progression, alongside coordinated tactical responses in the face of unpredictable structural circumstances. Nonetheless, what is lacking in both practice and research is the often-overlooked essential connection regarding the coordination of joint actions between fire and rescue units and the community during significant earthquakes and other emergencies.
This research addresses this gap by examining the efficiency of preventive and tactical measures aimed at the swift and successful elimination of fires that arise following tectonic shocks, encompassing patterns of fire spread, combustion circumstances, and operational training frameworks. We examine research by analytically reviewing fire development factors, analyzing earthquake-related damage patterns in buildings, evaluating training practices, and assessing coordinated response strategies from both regulatory and practical viewpoints.
The research findings revealed that a limited number of factors impact the decrease in fire extinguishing time, which can be improved through heightened fire resistance of buildings or other structures under seismic protection, along with more effective coordination of evacuations and better collaboration among all governing authorities, civil protection agencies, and the local community. The findings indicate that organized preventive actions such as reducing construction density, improving water supply access, and using fire-resistant building materials can significantly help in fighting fires.
Practice implications involve combining seismic and fire safety strategies; coordinating emergency efforts with local communities; and ensuring consistent, high-quality tactical training that minimizes overall response time to earthquake impacts
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