The Interface between Digital Buildings and Fire Service Operations
Johansson, Nils LU
; Kapalo, Kate
; Ronchi, Enrico
LU
and Pasto, Kati
LU
(2026)
- Abstract
- This study explores how different types of information can support fire service operations during fire incidents through the concept of Smart Firefighting. Semi-structured interviews with 47 incident commanders across three countries have been applied to examine how different types of information (pre-planned, real-time, and predictive) affect decision-making. The findings strongly indicate that real-time and well-presented static data enable quicker, more targeted fire service responses.. Early access to such information, especially at dispatch, is seen as critical. A gap is identified between advanced predictive tools and the practical needs of incident commanders. The study highlights the importance of translating complex data into... (More)
- This study explores how different types of information can support fire service operations during fire incidents through the concept of Smart Firefighting. Semi-structured interviews with 47 incident commanders across three countries have been applied to examine how different types of information (pre-planned, real-time, and predictive) affect decision-making. The findings strongly indicate that real-time and well-presented static data enable quicker, more targeted fire service responses.. Early access to such information, especially at dispatch, is seen as critical. A gap is identified between advanced predictive tools and the practical needs of incident commanders. The study highlights the importance of translating complex data into clear, actionable information for the fire service. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- This study explores how different types of information can support fire service operations during fire incidents through the concept of Smart Firefighting. Semi-structured interviews with 47 incident commanders across three countries have been applied to examine how different types of information (pre-planned, real-time, and predictive) affect decision-making. The findings strongly indicate that real-time and well-presented static data enable quicker, more targeted fire service responses.. Early access to such information, especially at dispatch, is seen as critical. A gap is identified between advanced predictive tools and the practical needs of incident commanders. The study highlights the importance of translating complex data into... (More)
- This study explores how different types of information can support fire service operations during fire incidents through the concept of Smart Firefighting. Semi-structured interviews with 47 incident commanders across three countries have been applied to examine how different types of information (pre-planned, real-time, and predictive) affect decision-making. The findings strongly indicate that real-time and well-presented static data enable quicker, more targeted fire service responses.. Early access to such information, especially at dispatch, is seen as critical. A gap is identified between advanced predictive tools and the practical needs of incident commanders. The study highlights the importance of translating complex data into clear, actionable information for the fire service. (Less)
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- author
- Johansson, Nils
LU
; Kapalo, Kate
; Ronchi, Enrico
LU
and Pasto, Kati
LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2026
- type
- Book/Report
- publication status
- published
- subject
- pages
- 72 pages
- publisher
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers Foundation
- DOI
- 10.64167/q0fy-6h13
- project
- Utilization of Innovative Digital Tools for Efficient and Smart Fire Fighting
- The Interface between Digital Buildings and Fire Service Operations
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 94cc642b-c703-4c1f-8bf7-e04288f2b014
- date added to LUP
- 2026-07-05 08:10:29
- date last changed
- 2026-07-07 11:38:28
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abstract = {{This study explores how different types of information can support fire service operations during fire incidents through the concept of Smart Firefighting. Semi-structured interviews with 47 incident commanders across three countries have been applied to examine how different types of information (pre-planned, real-time, and predictive) affect decision-making. The findings strongly indicate that real-time and well-presented static data enable quicker, more targeted fire service responses.. Early access to such information, especially at dispatch, is seen as critical. A gap is identified between advanced predictive tools and the practical needs of incident commanders. The study highlights the importance of translating complex data into clear, actionable information for the fire service.}},
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title = {{The Interface between Digital Buildings and Fire Service Operations}},
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