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Safe evacuation framework with intelligent dynamic exit sign system and demonstration in tunnel fire
Journal of Safety Science and ResilienceEmergency exit sign systems guide occupants to safety, but they may fail in fires when smoke blocks routes. This study introduces an Intelligent Dynamic Exit Sign (IDES) system, integrating a fire-detection sensor network with dynamic sign patterns ...
Ho Yin Wong +5 more
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Organizing for Emergencies - Issues in Wildfire Fighting in Croatia [PDF]
Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, 2015 Croatia's accession to the European Union implies inevitable changes in the national emergency management system. New requirements for adjustment in accordance with the EU standards and practices also apply to the fire-services organization.
Robert Fabac, Davor Đalog, Vinko Zebić
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A Review of Failure Modes and Safety Strategies of Lithium‐Ion Batteries from Materials to Systems
Advanced Science, EarlyView.A cascade‐aware framework is presented for lithium‐ion battery safety, linking thermal runaway initiation, acceleration, runaway reaction, and propagation with material‐, cell/pack‐, and system‐level interventions. By integrating failure mechanisms, quantitative safety indicators, and staged interception strategies, this review highlights how safer ...
Jin Hyeok Yang +8 more
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Muscle-Inspired Anisotropic Aramid Nanofibers Aerogel Exhibiting High-Efficiency Thermoelectric Conversion and Precise Temperature Monitoring for Firefighting Clothing [PDF]
Enhancing the firefighting protective clothing with exceptional thermal barrier and temperature sensing functions to ensure high fire safety for firefighters has long been anticipated, but it remains a major challenge.
Mia, Md Hasib +10 more
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PRACTICAL TRAINING OF OFFICERS OF THE STATE FIRE SERVICE THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNING
Образование и наука, 2019 Introduction. It is common knowledge that lives and health of people as well as safe operation of various infrastructures depend on the high level of professionalism of the staff responsible for safety.
V. V. Bulgakov +3 more
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The effect of practical cooling strategies on physiological response and cognitive function during simulated firefighting tasks in a smoke-diving room [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2017 Background: Firefighters often perform multiple emergency tasks during firefighting and life-saving operations under unknown and unpredictable conditions in hot and hostile environments.
Rasoul Hemmatjo +4 more
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Firefighters face an array of stressors due to the demands of their occupation, leading to a high prevalence of mental health challenges. Social prescribing represents a novel approach to healthcare that emphasizes a holistic view of health and wellbeing.
Janice Ikeda +2 more
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Multisensor Fire Detection System Mobile Robot as a Learning Media in Firefighting Robotic Course
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research, 2023 Firefighting Robotic technology has been used for a long time to achieve aviation safety and security goals. The research is deemed necessary because of some related issues: 1) A pressing need for lecturers and students to have access to learning media ...
Direstu Amalia +5 more
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American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Firefighters may experience occupational exposure to per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Volunteer firefighters make up 65% of the US fire service, but their serum PFAS profiles have not been well characterized. This study aims to (1) describe PFAS serum profiles among US volunteer firefighters from 9 states enrolled in ...
Katherine A. Lubina +16 more
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Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract As tunnel construction advances in lengths and depths, the construction of tunnels in high geothermal environments has become increasingly common, raising significant fire risks. In this study, a 1:20 scale model tunnel test platform was constructed to investigate the effects of a high geothermal environment on fire behavior in tunnels during ...
Xiaoxian Fei +6 more
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