What is it about?
One of the primary challenges is to identify the optimal locations for new fire stations, to improve service quality and maximize service coverage within the specified time. Our proposed method provides decision-makers with an effective tool to make informed decisions on optimal locations for new fire stations, and thus enhance emergency response and public safety.
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Why is it important?
The study highlights the importance of precise calculation of travel time in order to provide a more accurate understanding of the service area covered by the fire stations.
Perspectives
The proposed method provides decision-makers with an effective tool to make informed decisions on optimal locations for new fire stations and thus enhance emergency response and public safety.
Anas Awad
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This page is a summary of: Optimization of new fire department location using an improved GIS algorithm for firefighters travel time estimation, International Journal of Emergency Services, January 2024, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijes-04-2023-0011.
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