Search for dissertations about: "firefighting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word firefighting.

  2. 1. The Operational Problem of Fire Control

    Author : Stefan Svensson; Avdelningen för Brandteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Byggnadsteknik; Building construction; control; tactics; operation; firefighting; procedure;

    Abstract : The operational core of firefighting operations was examined. The effects of various firefighting procedures on the fire ground, their impact upon conditions on the fire ground in which decisions by commanding officers are made and the effects of allocating resources in time and space on the fire ground were explored. READ MORE

  4. 2. Utilizing Research to Enhance Fire Service Knowledge

    Author : Stephen Kerber; Avdelningen för Brandteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; fire dynamics; fire service; fire safety engineering; firefighting; firefighter safety;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the fire service workplace through full-scale experiments. Evidence-based information has been developed to be combined with firefighter experience to improve their knowledge of fire dynamics and the cause and effect impact of their tactics on life safety, property conservation, and incident stabilization. READ MORE

  5. 3. Firefighters' physical work capacity

    Author : Ann-Sofie Lindberg; Christer Malm; Juha Oksa; Desiree Gavhed; Peter Krustrup; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physical demands; performance; work capacity; aerobic fitness; anaerobic fitness; muscle strength; muscle endurance; balance; ergonomics; physical testing; SIMCA;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to identify valid, simple, and inexpensive physical tests that can be used for evaluation of firefighters’ physical work capacity. Paper I included fulltime- and part-time firefighters (n = 193), aged 20-60 years. READ MORE

  6. 4. Managing mission-critical IT in the financial industry

    Author : Anders Mårtensson; Center for Information Management (SE); []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In recent years, IT has come to play an important role in companies. So successful execution of business processes often depends on mission-critical IT-solutions. Managing such IT is challenging. Companies have to keep up with rapid developments, but also consider long-term consequences while doing so. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ultra-short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids : Environmental occurrence, sources and distribution

    Author : Maria Björnsdotter; Ingrid Ericson Jogsten; Anna Kärrman; Leo W. Y. Yeung; Tom Harner; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; PFASs; TFA; TFMS; point sources; precursors; solar radiation; atmospheric oxidation; atmospheric deposition; flux; Arctic;

    Abstract : Ultra-short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) is a group of highly fluorinated and very stable chemicals. Their small molecular structure in combination with the acidic functional group result in highly polar compounds and concern has been raised as these substances may threaten our drinking water supplies. READ MORE