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Interaction and effects of dangerous and hidden points on firefighter’s health during fire overhaul using the PLS-SEM technique

Interaction and effects of dangerous and hidden points on firefighter’s health during fire... The existence of hidden and dangerous points after the fire leads to loss of command of the rescue teams, casualties, and financial loss. This paper aims to identify these points by taking into account their contributing factors that can help to better manage, prevent and prepare for the risks even after their occurrence.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the fire overhaul was investigated by identifying the risks of this stage and ranking them in terms of impact. This paper introduces danger points using empirical knowledge (questionnaire) along with theoretical knowledge (literature review) and suggested solutions. Finally, by investigating the dangers and their effects on each other, it introduced three main danger paths. The main problem is the lack of applied knowledge, the relationship between theoretical knowledge at this stage of fire and its application in firefighting operations. To solve this problem, a model was developed to determine the relationships between the effects on firefighters’ health during fire overhaul using structural equation modeling (SEM) in the building. To develop this model, dangerous points were first identified, categorized and weighted, and then the effect of each of these points and their interactions was determined.FindingsThis paper contributes to the literature by identifying hazardous points and investigating their impacts on firefighters’ health using the SEM method. This study identifies 17 points that can be traversed through three paths.Research limitations/implicationsHazardous points could affect the success of the fire overhaul operation. Adopting a flexible model during this stage can enhance safety.Originality/valueThe results of this study can be used to rank and classify fire overhaul hazards in buildings and to increase firefighters’ safety and other related factors. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Facilities Emerald Publishing

Interaction and effects of dangerous and hidden points on firefighter’s health during fire overhaul using the PLS-SEM technique

Facilities , Volume 41 (3/4): 15 – Feb 16, 2023

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
0263-2772
eISSN
0263-2772
DOI
10.1108/f-02-2022-0019
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Abstract

The existence of hidden and dangerous points after the fire leads to loss of command of the rescue teams, casualties, and financial loss. This paper aims to identify these points by taking into account their contributing factors that can help to better manage, prevent and prepare for the risks even after their occurrence.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the fire overhaul was investigated by identifying the risks of this stage and ranking them in terms of impact. This paper introduces danger points using empirical knowledge (questionnaire) along with theoretical knowledge (literature review) and suggested solutions. Finally, by investigating the dangers and their effects on each other, it introduced three main danger paths. The main problem is the lack of applied knowledge, the relationship between theoretical knowledge at this stage of fire and its application in firefighting operations. To solve this problem, a model was developed to determine the relationships between the effects on firefighters’ health during fire overhaul using structural equation modeling (SEM) in the building. To develop this model, dangerous points were first identified, categorized and weighted, and then the effect of each of these points and their interactions was determined.FindingsThis paper contributes to the literature by identifying hazardous points and investigating their impacts on firefighters’ health using the SEM method. This study identifies 17 points that can be traversed through three paths.Research limitations/implicationsHazardous points could affect the success of the fire overhaul operation. Adopting a flexible model during this stage can enhance safety.Originality/valueThe results of this study can be used to rank and classify fire overhaul hazards in buildings and to increase firefighters’ safety and other related factors.

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FacilitiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 16, 2023

Keywords: Firefighters; SEM model; Building; Fire overhaul; Facilities management; Building life cycle

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