A Comparative Analysis of Wildfire Response Systems: Cases from the United States, Japan, and the European Union

• 발행기관: 위기관리 이론과 실천
• 저자명: Jun Ha Park Won Hee Jung Seol A Kwon You Ho Kim Sang Il Ryu
• 간행물 정보: 『JSCM(Journal of Safety and Crisis Management)』Vol.15 No.5, 1~14쪽, 전체 14쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 행정학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.05.30

국문 초록

This study conducts a comparative analysis of wildfire response systems in the United States, Japan, and the European Union to derive implications for improving South Korea's wildfire management framework. As climate change intensifies wildfires globally, understanding effective governance structures becomes increasingly critical. The United States employs the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), providing standardized, scalable response structures. Japan integrates wildfire management within its Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act, emphasizing local engagement and clear responsibility delineation. The European Union demonstrates transnational coordination through its Civil Protection Mechanism and European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). The analysis reveals South Korea faces challenges from institutional fragmentation, unclear command structures, and misalignment between reporting systems and resource allocation. Based on international best practices, this study recommends institutional reforms to clarify jurisdictional authorities, organizational restructuring to enhance initial response capabilities, and improved resource allocation strategies to develop a more integrated, efficient, and resilient wildfire management system for South Korea.

목차

Introduction

Theoretical Background

Comparative Analysis of Wildfire Response Systems

Comparative Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgement

References

키워드

wildfire management disaster response iinternational comparison climate crisis critical infrastructure