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Measuring wildland fire fighter performance with wearable technology.

Richard Parker¹, Antonios Vitalis², Robyn Walker²

¹Scion, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Applied Ergonomics

|November 29, 2016

Summary

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Wildland firefighters face extreme physical demands, with heart rates reaching 180 bpm. New technologies helped study their work pressures during wildfire events.

Keywords:

Fire fighting Performance monitoring Wearable technology Wildland fire

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Wildland Fire Science
Human Factors Engineering

Background:

Wildland firefighting is a physically demanding and hazardous occupation.
Understanding the physiological and environmental pressures on wildland firefighters is crucial for safety and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the application of new technologies in the field study of wildland firefighters.
To gain insights into the work pressures experienced by wildland firefighters during actual wildfire events.

Main Methods:

An observational study was conducted involving two wildland firefighters at real wildfire incidents.
Firefighters were equipped with microphones, miniature video cameras, heart rate monitors, and GPS units to record actions and locations.
Data collected included physiological workload (heart rate) and physical exertion (distance walked).

Main Results:

Firefighters experienced high physiological workloads, with recorded heart rates up to 180 beats per minute.
Significant physical exertion was documented, including walking considerable distances during fire suppression activities.
The study successfully utilized technology to capture real-time data on firefighter performance and stress.

Conclusions:

New technologies provide valuable tools for understanding the intense demands of wildland firefighting.
The findings highlight the extreme physiological stress and physical exertion inherent in the occupation.
Results can inform strategies to improve firefighter safety, training, and support systems.