Fatal Residential Fire Accidents in the Municipality of Copenhagen, 1991–1996

Leth, Peter Mygind; Gregersen, Markil; Sabroe, Svend

doi:10.1006/pmed.1998.0295

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“…Leth et al (1998) in a study of fatal fi re accidents in the municipality of Copenhagen in Denmark Taylor et al identifi ed smoking combined with alcohol intoxication or handicap as a signifi cant factor associated with such fatalities. A study by Jordan et al (1999) in Eastern Scotland in the UK identifi ed smoking, alcohol intoxication and social deprivation as signifi cant factors in house fi re incidents.…”

Section: Causal Factors In Unintentional Dwelling Fi Re Incidentsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Hanea and Ale (2009) examined housing characteristics relating to unintentional dwelling fi re risk, but did not consider population characteristics with regard to unintentional dwelling fi re risk. Earlier studies have identifi ed the potential signifi cant causal factors in unintentional dwelling fi re incidents and fi re fatalities arising from such incidents ( Barillo and Goode, 1996 ;Leth et al , 1998 ;Holborn et al , 2003 ;Chien and Wu, 2008 ). However, this has been largely from a reactive viewpoint, rather than from a proactive viewpoint of attempting to identify and model geographical areas and social and economic groups that are at a higher risk of accidental dwelling fi res and fatalities from such for the purposes of enabling more targeted fi re prevention initiatives.…”

Section: Dwelling Fi Re Incident and Dwelling Fi Re Fatality Risk Modmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The UK region chosen was the region containing the university where the authors are based. UK National Health Service, UK National Statistics Agency, UK Department of Work and Pensions and Fire and Rescue Service data relating to causal factors identifi ed by earlier published studies ( Barillo and Goode, 1996 ;Leth et al , 1998 ;Jordan et al , 1999 ;Holborn et al , 2003 ;Zhang et al , 2006 ;Chien and Wu, 2008 ;Diekman et al , 2008 ;Mulvaney et al , 2008 ) were utilised for the exploratory data analysis exercise. The exploratory data analysis activity was performed for a particular region in the UK covered by one fi re and rescue ser vice.…”

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An exploration of causal factors in unintentional dwelling fires

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We examine the causal factors involved in unintentional dwelling fire incidents within the Merseyside area of the North West region of the United Kingdom. The approach of all-subsets multiple linear regression was used to develop an unintentional dwelling fire risk model for the region. The risk model was based on data obtained from UK government agencies relating to causal factors iden tified by earlier published studies. In the region studied, mental health problems, disability and residents living alone were the most significant factors associated with unintentional dwelling fire fatalities. However, in a separate model of the incidence of unintentional dwelling fires within the region, binge drinking and smoking were additional statistically significant factors.

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Section: Causal Factors In Unintentional Dwelling Fi Re Incidentsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Dwelling Fi Re Incident and Dwelling Fi Re Fatality Risk Modmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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An exploration of causal factors in unintentional dwelling fires

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“…Previous research had indicated that accidental dwelling fires are not uniformly distributed among the population, but typically occur more frequently in areas that have higher proportions of individuals from at-risk groups such as the elderly, smokers, and the deprived (Leth et al, 1998;Jordan et al, 1999;Barillo and Goude, 1996;Mulvaney et al, 2008;Diekman et al, 2008;Duncanson et al, 2002). A deeper appreciation of the causal factors associated with dwelling fires can support more targeted fire prevention approaches.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Socio-economic causal factors identified by previous research included: elderly individuals, disabled individuals, those living alone, smoking and alcohol consumption (Holborn et al, 2003;Leth et al, 1998;Jordan et al, 1999).…”

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Transforming fire prevention: a case study

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Taylor

Francis

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Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy

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Purpose:The purpose of the research project was to examine the transformation of fire prevention processes via improved targeting of fire prevention interventions over a four year period.Design / methodology / approach: A four year case study of the transformation of fire prevention processes involving a UK fire and rescue service, local council, NHS primary care trust and a police force was undertaken.Findings: Understanding the socio-economic causal factors underlying unintentional dwelling fires, and the need to work in collaborative partnerships to achieve change in such factors can support more targeted and effective fire prevention activities.Research limitations / implications: Analysis of underlying causal factors and their relationships, together with population segmentation and working in co-ordinated collaborative partnerships can support enhanced fire risk assessment and community safety. This supported more pro-active early intervention fire risk management.Practical implications: Analysis of socio-economic causal factors, and socio-economic groups associated with unintentional dwelling fires can assist in targeting fire prevention activities in a more effective and efficient manner. This enabled the fire and rescue service to target fire prevention to social groups most at risk of dwelling fires and the types of fires (for example, kitchen fires) relevant to the different social groups. Social implications:Collaborative public sector partnerships can achieve change in the socio-economic circumstances of at-risk individuals to support fire prevention. This enables the social and health related factors underlying fire risk to be addressed by the relevant partner health or social services agencies. Originality / value:The detailed analysis of the transformation of fire prevention activities that led to an implemented approach to enhanced community safety. In particular, the analysis and evaluation of the move to collaborative multi-agency partnerships to support and improve fire prevention activities.

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