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The influence of information from digital buildings on fire service operations

Johansson, Nils LU orcid ; Kapalo, Kate ; Pasto, Kati LU and Ronchi, Enrico LU orcid (2026) In Fire Safety Journal 162.
Abstract

This study investigates how decision makers at the fire service responds to different types of information and how it can enhance fire service operations during incidents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 47 incident commanders from three countries (Sweden, Finland and USA) to assess the influence of pre-planned, real-time, and predictive information on decision-making. The results indicate strong support for real-time data and well-structured static information which can enable faster and more precise responses. This was found to be particularly prominent in Sweden and Finland, where more than 90% of participants strongly agreed that this type of information would be useful for incident commanders. Timely access to... (More)

This study investigates how decision makers at the fire service responds to different types of information and how it can enhance fire service operations during incidents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 47 incident commanders from three countries (Sweden, Finland and USA) to assess the influence of pre-planned, real-time, and predictive information on decision-making. The results indicate strong support for real-time data and well-structured static information which can enable faster and more precise responses. This was found to be particularly prominent in Sweden and Finland, where more than 90% of participants strongly agreed that this type of information would be useful for incident commanders. Timely access to real-time data information, particularly at the dispatch stage, is regarded as essential. However, the study also identifies a disconnect between advanced predictive tools and the practical requirements of incident commanders. Overall, the findings highlight the need to translate complex sensor and simulation data into clear, actionable insights for effective fire service use.

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Digital information, Digital twin, Fire service, Preplanning, Smart buildings, Smart firefighting
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Fire Safety Journal
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162
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104746
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Elsevier
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0379-7112
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10.1016/j.firesaf.2026.104746
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  author       = {{Johansson, Nils and Kapalo, Kate and Pasto, Kati and Ronchi, Enrico}},
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  title        = {{The influence of information from digital buildings on fire service operations}},
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  doi          = {{10.1016/j.firesaf.2026.104746}},
  volume       = {{162}},
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