Fire safety behavior model for residential buildings: Implications for disaster risk reduction

Cvetković, Vladimir M.; Dragašević, Aleksandar; Protić, Darko; Janković, Bojan; Nikolić, Neda; Milošević, Predrag

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.102981

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“…Accordingly, respondents from Serbia stood out as the most aware and best prepared regarding fire safety measures, including owning household fire extinguishers, access to fire trucks, and overall awareness of fire safety. Such results may stem from more developed infrastructure systems and a greater emphasis on fire safety education in Serbia [90].…”

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Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Grozdanić,

Cvetković,

Lukić

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Authorities and governmental bodies strongly emphasize the importance of residents preparing for natural disasters, particularly underscoring the significance of readiness for geophysical hazards like earthquakes. In this study, which represents comparative quantitative research, the levels and predictors of the impact on preparedness for earthquake-induced disasters in South-Eastern European countries such as Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are examined. Using the snowball sampling technique (online questionnaire), a survey of 1245 respondents (Montenegro (n = 400), North Macedonia (n = 345), and Serbia (n = 500) was conducted from February 2023 to February 2024. The paper is based on the central hypothesis that the most significant predictor of earthquake preparedness in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia is age, followed by education and gender. Multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the extent to which five scores of the subscales (household preparedness, community preparedness, disaster preparation, earthquake risk awareness, and reinforced house) were associated with seventh demographic and socio-economic variables. In addition to the mentioned analysis, other statistical analyses such as t-test, one-way ANOVA analysis, and Pearson correlation were also utilized. The results indicate that age emerges as a predictor in various aspects of earthquake-induced disaster preparedness and awareness in most models, followed by education and gender. These findings confirm the significance of respondents’ age in determining levels of preparedness and earthquake awareness. Overall, in North Macedonia, respondents recorded the highest ratings (M = 3.52) for household preparedness for earthquakes, compared to Serbia (M = 3.26) and Montenegro (M = 2.98), where the lower ratings were recorded. Research findings, taking into account cultural characteristics, can serve as a basis for the development of targeted interventions, strategies, policies, and programs aimed at improving the level of societal preparedness for earthquake-induced disasters.

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Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Grozdanić,

Cvetković,

Lukić

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Recent studies on fire risk assessment exist in industrial and commercial buildings, hospitals, and residential buildings. For example, Cvetković et al [ 47 ] used statistical analyses to study occupant behavior during a fire in a residential building, and De la Hoz et al [ 48 ] used descriptive statistics to examine the relationship between following fire safety regulations and the level of risk in an industry. However, neither provided a ranking or stratification framework.…”

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“… Proposed Stratified Mitigation Plan? Cvetković et al [ 47 ] Descriptive Statistics Residential buildings Determining occupant behavior during a fire emergency No No De la Hoz et al [ 48 ] Descriptive Statistics Industrial buildings Finding a relationship between regulations and fire risk impact No No Medved [ 49 ] Descriptive Buildings Suggesting fire safety measures No No Wang et al [ 24 ] FAHP Commercial Buildings Determining the weights of fire risk factors Indirect No Alkış et al [ 26 ] AHP Industrial Fire Presenting a ranking of the endangered infrastructures near an industrial fire No No Yilmaz et al [ 25 ] FAHP Commercial Buildings Determining the weights of fire risk factors Indirect No Omidvari et al [ 27 ] FMEA, BWM, CODAS Hospital Presenting a ranking of the endangered wards of a hospital during a fire Indirect No Rathnayake et al [ 51 ] Descriptive Buildings Reviewing critical fire risk factors No <...…”

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Analysis of the fire risks and mitigation approaches in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications toward operational safety and sustainability

Siraj,

Debnath,

Payel

et al. 2023

Heliyon

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“…In recent decades, the world has witnessed a surge in the frequency and severity of disasters, posing significant threats to lives, assets, and economies [1][2][3][4][5][6]. This escalating trend underscores the imperative of bolstering effective disaster risk management strategies [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Spanning from natural hazards like floods, earthquakes, and droughts to technological mishaps, industrial accidents, and man-made hazards such as pandemics, terrorist strikes, and climate shifts, these events underscore the urgent need for resilient disaster management systems capable of navigating the evolving challenges of contemporary society [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25].…”

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In-Depth Analysis of Disaster (Risk) Management System in Serbia: A Critical Examination of Systemic Strengths and Weaknesses

Cvetković

2024

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This study comprehensively explores Serbia's Disaster (Risk) Management System, aiming to critically evaluate its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Using descriptive-analytical methods and qualitative interpretation, SWOT analysis was applied to collect data from scientific papers, books, and institutional reports. This study delves deeply into the nuances of Serbia's Disaster Management Framework, revealing a nuanced landscape of strengths, weaknesses, and strategic improvement opportunities. Identified strengths underscore a robust foundation characterized by proficient professionals, state-of-the-art technology, and cohesive teamwork, all pivotal for effective emergency preparedness and response. Conversely, weaknesses underscore pressing imperatives for enhancements in regulatory enforcement, resource allocation, and infrastructure upgrades, presently hampering the framework's efficacy and response readiness. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on disaster risk management and serves as a catalyst for further scholarly inquiry and policy formulation. By mapping out the structure of Serbia’s Disaster (Risk) Management Framework and integrating diverse data sources, the study enriches theoretical models and lays the groundwork for practical policy interventions. Its findings, including precise recommendations for policy reform and strategic improvements, provide valuable insights for policymakers, emergency management experts, and stakeholders seeking to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities on both national and global scales.

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Fire safety behavior model for residential buildings: Implications for disaster risk reduction

Cited by 24 publications

References 95 publications

Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Sustainable Earthquake Preparedness: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis in Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Analysis of the fire risks and mitigation approaches in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications toward operational safety and sustainability

In-Depth Analysis of Disaster (Risk) Management System in Serbia: A Critical Examination of Systemic Strengths and Weaknesses

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