A Study on the Current State and Improvement of Operation of Fire Investigation Teams

화재조사 실태 분석과 개선방안에 관한 연구

  • Lee, Tae-Geun (Pohang Bukbu Fire Station) ;
  • Chae, Jong-Min (Department of Forensic Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine)
  • 이태근 (포항북부소방서) ;
  • 채종민 (경북대학교 의학전문대학원 법의학교실)
  • Published : 2006.06.30

Abstract

The purposes of fire investigation are to identify and analyze the causes of fire and, using the results in promoting fire fighting policies, ultimately to prevent fires caused by similar causes and to protect people's life and properties from fire. However, although the patterns of fire are getting more diverse and complicated with the rapid development of industry, complicated with the rapid development of industry, fire fighting organizations are continuing traditional superficial fire investigation without operating a fire investigation department for the reason of insufficient manpower, equipment and budget, losing public confidence. Thus, the present study purposed to propose plans to improve the technicality of fire investigation and win public confidence in fire investigation. First, the technicality of fire investigation should be improved by operating a department and personnel exclusively for fire investigation. Second, fire investigation should be more scientific and precise using high tech fire investigation equipment. Lastly, responsible fire fighting administration should be realized through statistical analysis of the causes of fire and computerization. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the safety and security of our society.

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