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Author
Lisa Fern
;
Stoney Trent
;
Martin Voshell
Title
A functional goal decomposition of urban firefighting
Type
Conference Article
Year
2008
Publication
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2008 – 5th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Abbreviated Journal
ISCRAM 2008
Volume
Issue
Pages
305-314
Keywords
Decision making
;
Fires
;
Information systems
;
Job analysis
;
Cognitive task analysis
;
Decision strategy
;
Design recommendations
;
Emergency response
;
Firefighting
;
Information requirement
;
Pattern-matching technique
;
Fire extinguishers
Abstract
In this paper we describe a functional goal decomposition of urban firefighting as part of a larger cognitive task analysis. Previous research indicates that firefighter decision strategies employ a pattern-matching technique that allows them to choose the first workable option based on similar previous experiences. This study builds upon this research by employing multiple cognitive task analysis methods to further examine firefighter decisions through a functional goal decomposition. The functional goal decomposition outlines the functions, decisions and information requirements of firefighting in terms of two overarching goals-save lives and protect property. Information requirements provide useful insight into the difficulties of firefighter decision-making. Though still in the preliminary stages, this project has generated a number of design recommendations to support urban firefighting. Future analyses are also discussed.
Address
Cognitive Systems Engineering Lab, Ohio State University, United States; Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, United States Military Academy, United States
Corporate Author
Thesis
Publisher
Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Editor
F. Fiedrich, B. Van de Walle
Language
English
Summary Language
English
Original Title
Series Editor
Series Title
Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume
Series Issue
Edition
ISSN
2411-3387
ISBN
9780615206974
Medium
Track
Research Methods in ISCRAM
Expedition
Conference
5th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Notes
Approved
no
Call Number
Serial
488
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