Understanding Fire and Rescue Service Practices Through Problems and Problem-Solving Networks : An Analysis of a Critical Incident
(2024) In Fire Technology- Abstract
This study explores how the Fire and Rescue Service can better prepare for solving complex problems in emergencies by using the concept of problems and problem-solving networks. Primary and secondary data from an extensive fire incident were analysed, including semi-structured interviews and incident assessment reports. Complex problems that arise during emergencies can be challenging to define, and solutions can be difficult to identify. However, this study demonstrates that breaking down complex problems into sub-problems can facilitate the identification of what kind of problem-solving network is needed to be able to solve problems in emergencies. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the rationale behind... (More)
This study explores how the Fire and Rescue Service can better prepare for solving complex problems in emergencies by using the concept of problems and problem-solving networks. Primary and secondary data from an extensive fire incident were analysed, including semi-structured interviews and incident assessment reports. Complex problems that arise during emergencies can be challenging to define, and solutions can be difficult to identify. However, this study demonstrates that breaking down complex problems into sub-problems can facilitate the identification of what kind of problem-solving network is needed to be able to solve problems in emergencies. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the rationale behind problem-solving network in emergency situations and highlights the importance of relationships in problem-solving network to address complex problems during emergencies.
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- author
- Vylund, Lotta ; Frykmer, Tove LU ; McNamee, Margaret LU and Eriksson, Kerstin LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2024
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- epub
- subject
- keywords
- Complex problem, Complexity framework, Fire and rescue service, Problem space, Problem-solving network, Sub-problems
- in
- Fire Technology
- publisher
- Springer
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85192705577
- ISSN
- 0015-2684
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10694-024-01582-0
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 40116c99-44ba-4ae1-8189-1e0dc5bb95e1
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-14 10:37:51
- date last changed
- 2024-06-14 10:38:15
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abstract = {{<p>This study explores how the Fire and Rescue Service can better prepare for solving complex problems in emergencies by using the concept of problems and problem-solving networks. Primary and secondary data from an extensive fire incident were analysed, including semi-structured interviews and incident assessment reports. Complex problems that arise during emergencies can be challenging to define, and solutions can be difficult to identify. However, this study demonstrates that breaking down complex problems into sub-problems can facilitate the identification of what kind of problem-solving network is needed to be able to solve problems in emergencies. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the rationale behind problem-solving network in emergency situations and highlights the importance of relationships in problem-solving network to address complex problems during emergencies.</p>}},
author = {{Vylund, Lotta and Frykmer, Tove and McNamee, Margaret and Eriksson, Kerstin}},
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keywords = {{Complex problem; Complexity framework; Fire and rescue service; Problem space; Problem-solving network; Sub-problems}},
language = {{eng}},
publisher = {{Springer}},
series = {{Fire Technology}},
title = {{Understanding Fire and Rescue Service Practices Through Problems and Problem-Solving Networks : An Analysis of a Critical Incident}},
url = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-024-01582-0}},
doi = {{10.1007/s10694-024-01582-0}},
year = {{2024}},
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