Essays about: "Firefighters"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the word Firefighters.

  1. 1. Working Hours for First Responders - A comparative analysis of the implementation of Directive 2003/88/EC in Sweden and Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Agnes Enterman; Emmy Elfvelin; [2024]
    Keywords : Labour law; Working Time Directive 2003 88 EC; rest periods; on-call; stand-by; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This essay delves into the implementation of EU Directive 2003/88/EC on working time in Sweden and Denmark, with a specific focus on rest periods for firefighters and ambulance personnel. Analysing both national legislation and collective agreements due to the robust labour market system in both countries, the essay seeks to comprehend Sweden's response to criticism from the European Commission in 2023 and proposes strategies for improvement. READ MORE

  3. 2. Challenges of translating after-action reviews to extreme action teams : A qualitative study of firefighters in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Paula Schmüser; Alexandra Viale; [2023]
    Keywords : After-action review; extreme action teams; translation challenges; implementation issues; management and organization studies;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the challenges of translation of after-action reviews (AARs) from theory and best practices into real-life. Furthermore, the purpose was to explore if existing theories can be translated to another context and how. This is examined on the case of extreme action teams, more concretely firefighters in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Permanent Fire Load of the Building Envelope

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Gizelle Danine Pondevida Jamero; [2023]
    Keywords : Permanent fire load; temporary fire load; fire load; building envelope; insulation; building content; upholstered furniture; heat of combustion; MCC; bomb calorimeter; cone calorimeter; room corner test.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fire load, the total thermal energy released by the combustion of a material, is an essential part of determining a building’s fire performance and the associated fire protection strategies. Elements in a structure are typically categorized into two types of fire loads: permanent and temporary. READ MORE

  5. 4. Firefighting safety and efficiency in twin-tube city road tunnels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Birgir þór Guðbrandsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Tunnel; safety; firefighting; fire department; säkerhet; brandbekämpning; räddningstjänst; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Key question: Can firefighting tactics in twin-tube road traffic tunnels be made safer and more efficient through infrastructure design and installed equipment. Method: A literature study was conducted, and individuals in the Nordic countries with experience in the field were interviewed. READ MORE

  6. 5. REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM WASTEWATER THROUGH ADSORPTION AND SORBENT INCINERATION

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Aston Sandblad; [2022]
    Keywords : PFAS; Adsorption; Incineration;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, are a manufactured group of chemicals that have been found to be toxic to humans and the environment. Exposure to PFAS may include birth defects for infants as well as an increased risk of cancer. READ MORE