Managing unintentional dwelling fire risk |
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| Authors: | Mark John Taylor Emma Higgins Mike Francis Paulo Lisboa |
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| Institution: | 1. Computing and Mathematical Sciences , Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool, UK m.j.taylor@ljmu.ac.uk;3. Computing and Mathematical Sciences , Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool, UK |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, we examine the management of unintentional dwelling fire risk through the development of a geographical information system (GIS) for dwelling fire prevention support based upon an 18-month case study in a UK fire and rescue service. Previous research into causal factors in unintentional dwelling fire incidents was used to guide the development of a multiple linear regression risk model for dwelling fire incidents that was the basis of the GIS developed. The GIS provided a more detailed analysis of unintentional dwelling fire risk factors, and enabled more targeted fire prevention activities for the identified at-risk social groups. |
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| Keywords: | fire risk geographic data |
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