A Study on the Firefighter Safety for Radiological Emergency Response and Investigation

• Main Author: 賴世民
• Other Authors: 李承龍、黃敬德
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/cy624r

碩士 === 中央警察大學 === 消防科學研究所 === 102 === A radiological incident is defined as an event, deliberate or accidental, leading to the release, or potential release, into the environment of radioactive material in sufficient quantity to warrant consideration of protective actions. It is very difficult for firefighters to be aware of radiological hazards without radiation detectors; as a result, firefighters still endure lots of difficulties when rescuing people and controlling fire in initial response. Besides, there is still a lack of radiation protections and the after-work that should be done to firemen after they had emergency exposure in regulations. In order to enhance firefighter’s safety during radiological situations, this study reviewed literatures and proposed the proper procedures for the first responders to follow, including radiation protection, rescue operations, fire control and decontamination, as well as international recommendations in radiation emergency response. Moreover, this study also proposed a comprehensive procedure for firefighters to deal with radiological emergencies in the hot zone with modified Delphi method. This study suggested that firemen should not only be informed the risks of over exposure to radiation (excess of 50mSv) but also the rights to make decisions whether to be involved or not. Moreover, our authority has to ensure the establishment of the medical care for those who were over exposed to radiation.