- Author
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Martin, S. B.
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Staackmann, M.
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Ramstad, R. W.
- Title
- Fire-Service Capabilities for Damage Control and Rescue. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Naval Radiological Defense Lab., San Francisco, CA
- Report
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URS 673-3,
March 1968,
154 p.
- Contract
- N00228-67-C-0694
- Keywords
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fire departments
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urban fires
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performance evaluation
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model studies
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rescue
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fire management
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nuclear warfare
- Abstract
- This study examines the capabilities for fire-control and rescue activities by the fire services following nuclear attack on urban areas. The subjects treated include: (1) feasibility of various strategies and tactics; (2) guidelines for tactical decisions for limited-information cases; (3) resource and manpower requirements for typical operations; (4) rationale for allocation of services to demands; and (5) basic concepts of a method for evaluating performance. The research reported accomplished the following: (1) development of analytical methods and preliminary performance models; and (2) studies of specific cases to test the analytical methods and to provide a preliminary evaluation of some operational concepts. A follow-on study is recommended to bring the research to a conclusive stage.