Digitalisation for improved fire safety 

Digitalisation for improved fire safety 

The goal of this Work Package is to develop knowledge on the possibilities of using VR-technology in education and training of firefighters, for increased health, safety and performance when exposed to conditions with extreme heat. This can for example include simulation of evacuation, rescue, suppression of fire, and contribute to increased ability to handle stress, and to improve communication between task manager and firefighters. The results can give better insight into human behaviour in fire, which can be used as input for future research projects.

This Work Package will also develop knowledge on how digital building information models (BIM) can be used to maintain the fire safety level in a building throughout all phases of a building’s lifetime. This includes methods on how BIM can be useful to fire and rescue services during fire safety inspections and during firefighting efforts. 

Project 4.1 - Digital tools for firefighting and training 

Develop digital solutions to increase the safety and efficiency of fire and rescue services during extinguishing efforts. This can include training with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) systems, and the use of wearable sensors to detect harmful factors. Validate and demonstrate the technologies under realistic conditions.

Project 4.2 - Digital tools for fire safety in buildings

Study possibilities and benefit potential of incorporating building information modelling into the verification and documentation processes of fire safety in the building industry. Develop methods to include digital tools for fire safety to verify that fire safety requirements are met and that fire protection measures are followed up throughout the project and in the operational phase. The methods should also be useful to fire and rescue services during fire safety inspections and during firefighting efforts for familiarisation and to identify buildings and areas containing hazardous storage.

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