Masters Theses

Keywords and Phrases

dispatcher; environment; errors; wildfire; wildland; workload

Abstract

"This thesis offers an analysis of how environmental health and workload affect wildland fire dispatchers and firefighters, combining results from two studies. The first study, "Environmental Health of Wildland Firefighters: A Scoping Review," performs a scoping review of scientific literature that examines the unique environmental health challenges wildland firefighters face. The review points out the increased risks to safety, health, and well-being from more exposure to natural hazards, identifying key research gaps and priorities. It stresses the need to broaden the geographic and demographic scope of studies, improve analytical methods, and increase research funding and focus for wildland firefighters.

The second paper, "Relationships Between Workload and Error in Wildland Fire Dispatchers," explores how workload metrics and error rates correlate in wildland fire dispatchers. By analyzing data from 2022 to 2023, this study reveals the subtle interactions between operational demands and errors, providing insights into improving safety and efficiency in managing wildland fire incidents.

Together, these studies make a significant contribution to emergency management and environmental health by highlighting the complex factors that affect the safety and health of those on the front lines of wildfire management through a multidisciplinary approach to tackle these challenges, underscoring the importance of targeted strategies, comprehensive training, and a stronger focus on safety culture in wildland fire response efforts" -- Abstract, p. iii

Advisor(s)

Verble, Robin M.

Committee Member(s)

Thimgan, Matthew S.
Niyogi, Dev

Department(s)

Biological Sciences

Degree Name

M.S. in Biological Sciences

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Summer 2024

Pagination

x, 65 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes_bibliographical_references_(pages 24 & 60-62)

Rights

©2024 Michael Bryan Held , All Rights Reserved

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 12384

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