Enhance fire safety and emergency evacuation protocols Addressing equipment modernization, public space evacuation challenges and the needs of persons with disabilities

Zixuan Zhao; Tianyu Tang

doi:10.5281/zenodo.14553192

Authors

Zixuan Zhao University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
Tianyu Tang University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14553192

Keywords:

emergencies, urban management, emergency response, social security

Abstract

This study investigates issues such as the modernization of fire equipment, evacuation difficulties in large public venues, and the inadequacies of current evacuation systems for people with disabilities. The subjects include newly built and aging communities, large public venues, and individuals with disabilities. Research methods include literature review, surveys, field observations, and expert interviews. The study covers fire equipment updates, evacuation drills in special venues, and the mobility and needs of disabled individuals in emergencies. Findings show that fire equipment updates in new communities are progressing smoothly, while renovations in older neighborhoods face challenges. Evacuation drills in large venues encounter multiple obstacles, and current evacuation systems fail to meet the needs of disabled individuals. Recommendations include improving fire equipment in older communities, implementing practical evacuation drills in special venues, and collecting data on disabled individuals to create personalized evacuation plans, thereby enhancing overall emergency management.

This study provides valuable guidance for the industry, advocating for optimized management practices, effective fire equipment, and enhanced public awareness of fire safety and self-rescue. It aims to prevent and reduce fire accidents, contribute to the theoretical and practical development of emergency management, and support the standardization and regulation of public safety, ultimately fostering a safer, more stable, and sustainable social environment.

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