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Beckham Shih-Ming Lin1, Ching-Yuan Lin1, Chun-Wei Kung2
1Department of Architecture, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei City 106335, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Firefighters searching in dark and complex environments might lose their orientation and endanger themselves at the fireground. This study conducted experiments in the Training Facility of the New Taipei City Fire Department (NTFD), Taiwan. The objective of the experiments was to analyze the profile of each firefighter by a 13-factor self-report survey and their wayfinding time in dark and complex environments (DCEs). The results showed that age might be a marginally significant factor, and fear of confinement might be a significant factor that could affect firefighters' wayfinding time in the DCEs. The findings could provide strategies for improving the safety of firefighters working in such environments.
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