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Information systems architecture for fire emergency response

Information systems architecture for fire emergency response PurposeThere has been a lack of meaningful information systems architecture, which comprehensively conceptualise the essential components and functionality of an information system for fire emergency response addressing needs of different job roles. The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive information systems architecture which would best support four of the key firefighter job roles.Design/methodology/approachThe study has built on the outcomes of two previous preliminary studies on information and human-computer interaction needs of core firefighter job roles. Scenario-based action research was conducted with firefighters in a range of roles, to evaluate human-computer interaction needs while using various technology platforms.FindingsSeveral key themes were identified and led us to propose several layers of an integrated architecture, their composition and interactions.Research limitations/implicationsThe selected fire scenarios may not represent every type of fire expected in high-risk built environments.Practical implicationsThe current paper represents a shared discussion between end users, system architects and designers, to understand and improve essential components. It therefore provides a reference point for the development of information system architecture for fire emergency response.Originality/valueThe proposed information system architecture is novel because it outlines specific architectural elements required to meet the specific situation awareness needs of different firefighters job roles. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Enterprise Information Management Emerald Publishing

Information systems architecture for fire emergency response

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Emerald Publishing
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1741-0398
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10.1108/JEIM-12-2015-0120
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PurposeThere has been a lack of meaningful information systems architecture, which comprehensively conceptualise the essential components and functionality of an information system for fire emergency response addressing needs of different job roles. The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive information systems architecture which would best support four of the key firefighter job roles.Design/methodology/approachThe study has built on the outcomes of two previous preliminary studies on information and human-computer interaction needs of core firefighter job roles. Scenario-based action research was conducted with firefighters in a range of roles, to evaluate human-computer interaction needs while using various technology platforms.FindingsSeveral key themes were identified and led us to propose several layers of an integrated architecture, their composition and interactions.Research limitations/implicationsThe selected fire scenarios may not represent every type of fire expected in high-risk built environments.Practical implicationsThe current paper represents a shared discussion between end users, system architects and designers, to understand and improve essential components. It therefore provides a reference point for the development of information system architecture for fire emergency response.Originality/valueThe proposed information system architecture is novel because it outlines specific architectural elements required to meet the specific situation awareness needs of different firefighters job roles.

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 10, 2017

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