Evaluation of Satisfaction and Practical Effectiveness of GIS-Based Firefighting Training Systems among Firefighters

• 발행기관: 한국화재소방학회
• 저자명: Hyunjung Bang Sugi Choi Hyunjin Nam Seunghee Oh Haiyoung Jung
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Fire Science and Engineering』Vol. 39, No. 3, 48~58쪽, 전체 11쪽
• 주제분류: 공학 > 공학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.09.30

국문 초록

The existing mobile data terminal (MDT)-based dispatch systems are limited in their ability to reflect detailed spatial information, such as floor plans, multiple access points, and the locations of hazardous materials. As a complementary solution, geographic information system (GIS)-based firefighting training systems have attracted interest. This study evaluated the field applicability and effectiveness of a GIS-based training platform by conducting a scenario-based fire response drill at the OO Industrial Complex Fire Station in Incheon, South Korea. A post-training survey was administered to 30 participating firefighters. The analysis revealed high levels of satisfaction in terms of dispatch response, including MDT-based dispatch mapping (80%), situational information provided by the control center (76%), and access to information on fire targets (70%). For training effectiveness, 83% of respondents found the GIS data useful, and 83% rated the system as more effective than the existing method. Moreover, 73% agreed that the integration of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and GIS data significantly contributed to directional suppression and resource allocation decisions. Age-based analysis showed generally high satisfaction across all age groups, with particularly strong acceptance among firefighters in their 30s or younger, whereas a more conservative attitude was observed among those aged 40 and above. These findings empirically demonstrate that GIS-based firefighting training systems effectively overcome the limitations of conventional tabletop training and significantly enhance both dispatch efficiency and strategic response capabilities.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Theoretical Background

3. Research Method

4. Research Results

5. Conclusions

Author Contributions

Conflicts of Interest

Acknowledgments

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키워드

Firefighting training Fire dispatch Response efficiency Satisfaction analysis Geographic information system (GIS)