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It Could Not Be Seen Because It Could Not Be Believed on June 30, 2013 [PDF]

, 2018
Nineteen Prescott Fire Department, Granite Mountain Hot Shot (GMHS) wildland firefighters (WF) perished in Arizona in June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, an inexplicable wildland fire disaster.
C Kreitz, DDP Johnson, Fred J. Schoeffler, JL Burnette, KE Weick, M Catino, M Useem, P Cheney   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Unveiling human–wildlife interactions in the context of livestock grazing abandonment and the return of large carnivores, ungulates and vultures: A stakeholder perspective

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Pastoral practices remain a widespread economic activity across European mountain regions. However, the viability of this activity may be threatened by the recovery of large wild vertebrates associated with passive rewilding, leading to the so‐called human–wildlife conflicts.
P. Acebes, F. J. Muñoz‐Gálvez, Z. Iglesias‐González, M. García‐Llorente, D. López‐García   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Why do we burn? Examining arguments underpinning the use of prescribed burning to manage wildfire risk

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Managing wildfire risk requires consideration of complex and uncertain scientific evidence as well as trade‐offs between different values and goals. Conflicting perspectives on what values and goals are most important, what ought to be done and what trade‐offs are acceptable complicate those decisions.
Pele J. Cannon, Sarah Clement
wiley   +1 more source

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program [PDF]

, 2008
[Excerpt] In response to concerns over the adequacy of firefighter staffing, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Act—popularly called the “SAFER Act”—was enacted by the 108th Congress as Section 1057 of the FY2004 National Defense ...
Kruger, Lennard G
core   +22 more sources

Ensuring Battery Safety in Electric Vehicles: Challenges, Developments, and Future Perspectives

Small, EarlyView.
This review explores machine learning techniques to predict and mitigate thermal runaway in lithium‐ion batteries. By analyzing failure mechanisms and safety issues, the study develops data‐driven models for early detection. It proposes safety enhancement strategies for battery design and maintenance, offering actionable insights to prevent ...
Oumayma ELJarray, Hongliu Dai, Zhangsen Chen, Subhiksha Venkatesh Raja, Bojia Li, Siyi Cao, Shuhui Sun, Gaixia Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Sensitive Thermoelectric Respiratory Sensor Using a Hollow‐Square Structure of Cubic Silicon Carbide‐Based Heterojunction

Small, EarlyView.
A sensitive self‐powered respiratory sensor is developed using a hollow‐window structure implemented on a 3C‐SiC/Si heterojunction‐based platform. This design enables the manipulation of thermal transport with the heterojunction regulating the flow of thermally generated charge carriers, yielding a significantly higher output thermal voltage than that ...
Thi Lap Tran, Duy Van Nguyen, The Lai Khanh, Thien Hoang, Toan Trong Tran, Pingan Song, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Dzung Viet Dao, John Bell, Ravinesh C. Deo, Toan Dinh   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research on optimal strategy of different fire rescue tasks based on oxygen consumption

Frontiers in Physiology
ObjectiveThe development of effective rescue strategies is critical for enhancing rescue operations and ensuring firefighter safety. However, limited attention has been given to the exploration of rational rescue strategies in practice, particularly with
Jinyong Tang, Jinyong Tang, Xinxin Zhang, Ziwen Wang, Tiehuai Liang, Weiguo Liu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Systems Thinking Approach to Mitigating Xenophobia in South Africa for Socio‐Economic Development

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Economic growth in South Africa has led to significant influx of migrants, especially from the African continent, searching for greener pastures. The influx of migrants in South Africa has given rise to competition for scarce resources between locals and migrants.
Y. S. Nyam, O. Kunguma, O. T. Selelo
wiley   +1 more source

Full-Scale Experimental Analysis of the Behavior of Electric Vehicle Fires and the Effectiveness of Extinguishing Methods

Fire
The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) has brought specific risks, including the possibility of fires or explosions resulting from mechanical, thermal, or electrical failures, which can lead to thermal runaway (TR).
Ana Olona, Luis Castejon
doaj   +1 more source

Reshaping disaster management: An integrated community‐led approach

Australian Journal of Public Administration, EarlyView.
Abstract The management of disasters has traditionally involved public, private, and nongovernmental organisations working together. While scholars have examined the value of collaborations among these entities, less is known about how to successfully engage and empower communities in disaster management.
Marco De Sisto, Clifford Shearing, Timothy Heffernan, David Sanderson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source