Firefighter''s perception and training needs on special type of fires in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Chien-Hsien Chan, 詹千弦
• Other Authors: Jao-Jia Horng
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/49197156875836180695

碩士 === 國立雲林科技大學 === 環境與安全衛生工程系碩士班 === 101 === All kinds of chemical use increased as social-economic advancement. There are more than 79,000 kinds of chemical substances current used in Taiwan with 31,600 kinds of annual average usage exceeding 1 ton. Therefore, the fire rescue usually involved some kinds of chemicals as the firefighter arrived on scene—especially those dangerous events involving special fires. This study was to survey by questionnaires on firefighters in Taiwan and to analyze their recognition, experience and training on special types of fires. The analysis will be on their service locations (New Taipei City, Tai Chung City and others), their training, and their experience on discussing the impacts on special type of fires. The questionnaires were designed by the Likert’s five-point system, and there were 368 effective questionnaires. This study showed that firefighter’s perception on metal fires was still insufficient while good basic understanding on gas and chemical fires. Among 205 firefighters with experience on chemical fire or training, there were 17 of 24 recognition items for those experienced members. Among those 209 firefighters with experience fighting special types of fire, there were 15 over 24 recognition items for those experienced members. Their knowledge was correlated with years of service. It is obvious that the training and experience could improve firefighter’s perception on special types of fires. Therefore, the training priority for firefighters should enforce those with fewer service years. Through analyzing their experience, there were many hazards existed on disaster scenes, such as pungent odors, explosion, toxins, and corrosion. There were orderly responses in the beginning of rescue operations with the implementation of on-site command system, rescue operations, and aftermath recovery. But, there were many doubts on the effectiveness of protective equipment and gears. There were needs for the theory to deal with special types of fires, practical classes or field experts. And, those field experts were the most in-demand.