This paper presents a model of agent-based architecture for fighting fires on ships. The introduction agent technology in firefighting decision-making is step towards safe autonomous vessels. human factor can be excluded through the detection and extinguishing onboard aim to reduce number injuries deaths, minimize loss ships cargo. Another advantage its easy interoperability with other automate...

OBJECTIVES We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate potential associations between firefighting and police occupations, and prostate cancer incidence and mortality. METHODS Original epidemiological studies published from 1980 to 2017 were identified through PubMed and Web of Science. Studies were included if they contained specific job titles for ever/never firefighting ...

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Every year, more than 38,000 firefighters are injured on the fireground [1]. Among causes of moderate or severe injuries of firefighters, slips, trips, and falls are the most significant cause (28%) of firefighting injuries, followed by overexertion (23%), struck by objects (17%), exposure to detrimental environment (15%), and others (17%) [1]. A 2003 study reported that the average medical cos...

Emergency departments (EDs) have been becoming increasingly congested due to the combined impacts of growing demand, access block and increased clinical capability of the EDs. This congestion has known to have adverse impacts on the performance of the healthcare services. Attempts to overcome with this challenge have focussed largely on the demand management and the application of system wide p...

Wildfire is a sudden and highly destructive natural disaster that poses significant challenges in terms of response rescue efforts. Influenced by factors such as climate, combustible materials, ignition sources, wildfires have been increasingly occurring worldwide on an annual basis. In recent years, researchers shown growing interest studying wildfires, leading to substantial body related rese...