Visualization of Fire Accidents in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Fire incidents are one of mortality and morbidity causes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These incidents are not only claiming the lives of many people in Saudi Arabia, but it also drains national resources that could utilise for the betterment of the country. General Directorate of Civil Defence (GDCD) is designing and implementing strategies to protect civilians as well as public and private properties from the danger of fires. In this paper, we have discussed the importance of data visualisation and how it can help in presenting vast and complex data in a way that is useful in the interpretation of information which can be helpful in the decision-making process. We used Tableau software to visualise the fire incidents data from year 1432–1434H to see the reasons for the often fire breakouts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and rate of injuries and financial losses. Also, identifying regions where the highest percentage of fires occurs. The finding of this research along with other information and strategies encourage policy-makers and planners to allocate their efforts to make Saudi emergency management program a better model to follow.