| Title | FD-CAST: A Tool for Analyzing and Simulating Fire Department Configurations |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 43591 |
| Authors | Yabuki, N; Saiki, S; Nakamura, M |
| Title | FD-CAST: A Tool for Analyzing and Simulating Fire Department Configurations |
| Year | 2020 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | The fire department configuration, which determines the number and the locations of fire stations as well as the formation of fire trucks, is a key element to achieve efficient fire fighting operations under limited resources. In this paper, we develop a tool, called FD-CAST, which visualizes estimated arrival information of fire trucks for given fire department configuration. FD-CAST first computes the distance and time between every pair of a fire station and a town block, based on the configuration and geographic information. Then, assuming that a fire occurs at a town block, FD-CAST derives a designated set of fire trucks to be dispatched and their estimated time of arrival. The result is visualized in a table and a choropleth map. A user can also simulate various situations by modifying the configuration information. We have implemented a prototype of FD-CAST, and conducted case studies with practical examples. Through feedback from fire officers, we confirm the effectiveness of FD-CAST for analyzing the fire department configuration problem. |
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