| URN | etd-0823126-152433 | Statistics | This thesis had been viewed 5 times. Download 0 times. |
| Author | Yuan-Ping Jen | ||
| Author's Email Address | tom892481994@gmail.com | ||
| Department | Institute of construction technology | ||
| Year | 2025 | Semester | 2 |
| Degree | Master | Type of Document | Master's Thesis |
| Language | zh-TW.Big5 Chinese | Page Count | 80 |
| Title | Effects of Different Fireground Victim Carrying Methods on Rescue Time and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Air Consumption among Firefighters | ||
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| Abstract | This study investigated the effects of different victim-carrying methods and equipment configurations on task efficiency and physiological load among firefighters performing victim-carrying tasks at fire scenes. Active-duty firefighters of the Haishan Squad, New Taipei City Government Fire Department, were the study participants. Under a simulated fireground scenario, participants wore full personal protective equipment (PPE) and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) while performing manual carrying, rescue webbing carrying, FAST Board carrying, rescue blanket carrying, and improvised household quilt carrying. The results were as follows: 1. Different victim-carrying methods showed significant differences in rescue time and SCBA air consumption. Manual carrying had the shortest overall operation time and the lowest SCBA air consumption, followed by rescue webbing. 2. Carrying equipment with fixation and support functions improved carrying stability and showed better operational efficiency during vertical carrying. 3. Different victim-carrying methods performed differently between the horizontal and vertical carrying stages, indicating that carrying efficiency is affected not only by equipment characteristics but is also closely related to the carrying scenario and preparation time. Building on the above findings, this study further synthesizes the effects of victim-carrying methods and equipment configurations on firefighting tasks. 1. Victim-carrying methods and equipment configurations significantly affect task efficiency and physiological load, and more equipment does not necessarily mean less effort; fixation-type equipment can improve stability but may prolong operation time and increase physical exertion due to additional pre-packaging work. 2. The victim-carrying method should be selected according to task requirements: for time-critical evacuation, simple methods such as manual carrying or rescue webbing are suitable, while for situations requiring vertical movement or a stable victim, equipment with fixation functions such as the FAST Board is suitable. 3. The findings of this study can serve as a reference for fire departments in victim-carrying training and equipment selection, and suggest strengthening scenario-based simulation training and physical fitness conditioning to improve personnel's operational efficiency and decision-making ability under high-pressure conditions. |
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| Date of Defense | 2026-07-08 | Date of Submission | 2026-08-23 |