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  1. 1. Fire Detection System using Infrared Sensor and Camera

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kristoffer Burghardt; Martin Forslund; [2022]
    Keywords : Infrared Sensor; Fire; Fire Detection; Sensor Based Systems; Wireless Communication; Infraröd Sensor; Eld; Elddetektering; Sensor Baserade System; Trådlös Kommunikation;

    Abstract : The last decades has seen the rise of digitization and automation of certain tasks at dangerous work environments though this has not yet affected the firefighting profession. With sensors and remote vehicles it is possible to aid the firefighters in analyzing a situation and aid them in the extinguishing efforts which reduces risks and time spent finding the fires. READ MORE

  3. 2. Deep Learning for Multi-person Detection and Tracking in Mass Casualty Incidents

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jakob Lindén; [2022]
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    Abstract : To evaluate and prioritize the injured during an incident of mass casualty, obtaining situational and positional awareness of the site is essential. There are situations where the first responders (nurses, firemen, police, etc.) cannot gain this perception by themselves. READ MORE

  4. 3. Standing long jump compared to vertical jump as a field test for assessing leg power in firefighter trainees : A correlation study from a gender equality perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Mimmi Bringsén-Bornegrim; [2021]
    Keywords : Firefighters; the rescue service; standing long jump; standing broad jump; vertical jump; gender equality; Brandmän; Räddningstjänsten; rektyteringstester; stående längdhopp; vertikalt hopp; jämställdhet;

    Abstract : Background: Within the rescue service, a varied background is needed to increase the possibility of delivering equal service to the citizens. At present, there is a skewed gender distribution within the municipal rescue services, with only a couple of percent of the firefighters being women. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fire Ban Approved Outdoor Stove.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : FRITIOF LEMBKE; ANNA SÖDERBAUM; [2019]
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    Abstract : The extreme heatwave and draught summer 2018 led to extensive fire bans in Sweden, limiting the outdoor cooking possibilities. All equipment with an open flame were forbidden to use. Unfortunately, the trend of increasing temperatures and under average rainfall seems to stay, and not only in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Product development of a fire hose basket that promotes ergonomics for firefighters

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Moa Rask; [2018]
    Keywords : Hose basket; product development; ergonomics; fire fighter; fire rescue;

    Abstract : This report comprises a product development of an ergonomically designed hose basket that can be used by the firefighters when storing or carrying a fire hose. A study on ergonomics in the profession as a firefighter conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) showed that fire hose deployment was very physically exhausting. READ MORE