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First responders' perceived and actual competence in tunnel fire safety.

Authors :
Bjørnsen, Gabriela
Billett, Stephen
Njå, Ove
Source :
Fire Safety Journal. Apr2023, Vol. 136, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

• Quantitative study of first responders' perceived competence in tunnel fire safety. • Qualitative study of first responders' actual competence in tunnel fire safety. • First responders' perceived competence is discussed against their actual competence. • First responders' self-reported competencies predict inaccurately the real competencies of the fire and rescue services. • Competence-enhancing activities are necessary to improve first responders' actual competencies in tunnel fire safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*FIRE prevention
*FIRST responders

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03797112
Volume :
136
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Fire Safety Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
161956139
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103758