This thesis investigates the design of human computer interaction techniques for ubiquitous computing solutions in firefighting. Research Area: Human-Computer Interaction Design for Safety Critical Ubiquitous Computing

OBJECTIVES We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate potential associations between firefighting and police occupations, and prostate cancer incidence and mortality. METHODS Original epidemiological studies published from 1980 to 2017 were identified through PubMed and Web of Science. Studies were included if they contained specific job titles for ever/never firefighting ...

Every year, more than 38,000 firefighters are injured on the fireground [1]. Among causes of moderate or severe injuries of firefighters, slips, trips, and falls are the most significant cause (28%) of firefighting injuries, followed by overexertion (23%), struck by objects (17%), exposure to detrimental environment (15%), and others (17%) [1]. A 2003 study reported that the average medical cos...

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relative importance of physiological characteristics during firefighting performance, as assessed by the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Subjects included career and volunteer firefighters aged 18-39 (N = 33). Upper- and lower-body strength, muscle endurance, lower body muscle power, body composition analysis, aerobic capacity, anaerobic fitn...

Teaching exchange programmes involving United Kingdom Higher Education delivered in the People’s Republic of China were directly impacted by Covid-19, requiring immediate adoption alternative plans delivery for both teaching and assessment. In examining impact this reflective analysis suggests that a global crisis educational world becomes smaller more unified place collective cross border expe...

Fire is always a severe threat to ship safety and survival. To prevent the spread of a fire and eliminate serious accidental consequences, it is imperative for commanders to promptly identify the size and type of the fire so as to take rapid and effective firefighting action. In this study, the architectural design of an advanced ship fire identification system (SFIS) is presented that makes ti...

This paper presents a model of agent-based architecture for fighting fires on ships. The introduction agent technology in firefighting decision-making is step towards safe autonomous vessels. human factor can be excluded through the detection and extinguishing onboard aim to reduce number injuries deaths, minimize loss ships cargo. Another advantage its easy interoperability with other automate...