{"title":"The Origin of ‘UiYongBongGong’","authors":"Y. Park","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.16","url":null,"abstract":"‘UiYongBongGong’, which is commonly used by Korean volunteer fire brigades, is a relic of the Japanese Colonial Era and has its roots in the Samurai culture of pre-modern Japan. In Japanese traditional culture, ‘UiYongBongGong’ meant that the Samurai show loyalty to their lords by sacrificing their lives. After the Meiji Restoration, the subject of loyalty was expanded to the general public, and the object of loyalty was also expanded to the emperor. It was used as essential ethics for the aggressive wars of Japanese Imperialism. Koreans were also compelled to follow these morals during the imperialist periods. After World War II, it remained taboo, but recently, Korean volunteer fire brigades have been using it publicly.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126608309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ignition Mechanism of Combustible Materials in Welding and Fusing","authors":"Jin-soo Kim","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.157","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, many fire incidents caused by carelessness toward welding and fusing safety have occurred at industrial sites in Korea. This negligence has led to large-scale fires, resulting in devastating and irreversible national social losses. To address this issue, a safety awareness investigation was conducted by surveying welders and analyzing the major fire accidents caused by welding. In addition, a more accurate fire-generation mechanism for sandwich panels, urethane foam, and nonwoven fabrics was scientifically derived by conducting fire reproduction tests in which combustibles were surrounded by sparks during welding. Measures to prevent accidental fires were also devised.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130555974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predictive Analysis of Ranges of Damage Impact to High School Cafeterias Caused by Boiling Liquid Expansion Vapor Explosion and Vapor Cloud Explosion of Small LPG Storage Tanks","authors":"Soon Beom Lee, Haozheng Kong","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.119","url":null,"abstract":"This study analyzes the risks of boiling liquid expansion vapor explosions (BLEVEs) and vapor cloud explosions (VCEs) of small LPG storage tanks installed in high school cafeterias. For this purpose, the ranges of effect of thermal radiation and overpressure caused by the BLEVE and VCE of a 1000-kg small LPG storage tank installed in a cafeteria were quantitatively evaluated by applying the Areal Location of Hazardous Atmospheres program. The ranges of influence of the derived thermal radiation and explosion overpressure were found to have maximum radii of 267 m and 184 m, respectively. The study determined that fatalities from thermal radiation of 10 kW/m2 could occur within 122 m of the exploded storage tank, and those within 141 m could be severely injured by a explosion overpressure of 3.5 psi. The separation distance between the LPG storage tank and surrounding facilities was found to be somewhat insufficient to meet the acceptable standard separation distance and thus could cause severe damage in the event of an explosion. The safety management plan for the LPG storage tank was discussed while considering the characteristics of the gas leakage area at the school cafeteria and the extent of the damage. These research results are meaningful as a first study to evaluate the risk of LPG storage tanks used in school cafeterias. In addition, they can be used as basic data for predicting possible damage and its extent when installing small LPG storage tanks in school cafeterias, while also helping to establish emergency response plans and prevent fires and explosions.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126387778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Disaster Management Leadership and Cooperation Capacity on Operational Performance: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction and Precautionary Prevention","authors":"Jea-Ho Jeon","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.40","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.40","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to verify the mediating effect of job satisfaction and precautionary factors on the relationship between leadership and cooperation capacity factors of disaster organizations and disaster response operation performance by targeting a group of experts experienced in disaster sites. To this end, an online survey was conducted with 400 disaster managers (including 180 firefighters), and the collected data were analyzed using the JAMOVI program. As a result, it was confirmed that the independent and dependent variables had a significant influencing relationship, and each had a significant influencing relationship when job satisfaction and precautionary factors were substituted. Thus, it can be interpreted that the improvement of internal and external job satisfaction of disaster-related ministries and the establishment of a disaster management system for prevention can be helpful for disaster response operational performance.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131191817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Necessity of Granting Independent Firefighting Investigative Authority to Arson Offenders","authors":"K. Shin","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.104","url":null,"abstract":"Fire is the oldest danger in human history, beginning with its discovery, and is still an object of existential fear. In particular, arson is a destructive, antisocial, and deliberate crime that causes great human and economic damage to society. Therefore, this study aims to discuss the investigation rights of firefighters, which are necessary to establish a professional and scientific investigation system for arson, and to explore the question of what the fire organization should have. Above all, although firefighters have expertise in controlling fire, and are authorized to investigate crimes, arson is beyond the scope of their investigation and so they do not have the authority to directly investigate such crimes. Therefore, to strengthen the capabilities of the special fire police and increase their investigative power over arson and related crimes, the legal system should be improved so that the special fire officers can be given the primary right to investigate them.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130031234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jong-Ryul Park, S. Cha, Dong-Jang Jeong, Deok-Lim Kang, Ho-Cheol Jeong, Jae-bok Kim, Tae-Hun Gi
{"title":"Fire Response Techniques of Small Ship Fires Focus on Development of Equipment and Tactics using FGI and TRIZ","authors":"Jong-Ryul Park, S. Cha, Dong-Jang Jeong, Deok-Lim Kang, Ho-Cheol Jeong, Jae-bok Kim, Tae-Hun Gi","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.136","url":null,"abstract":"Small ship fires do not often occur, but when they do, a number of factors cause significant damage. Small ships are tied to each other, and sometimes shipyards are often located in areas that are difficult for firefighting vehicles to access or where there is insufficient firefighting water. This study was conducted with the goal of quick response and damage reduction by reviewing recent cases and determining the factors and risks associated with ship fires. First, a theoretical background was established through a review of cases and precedent research, which was deduced to prevent the spread of damage using risk analysis techniques. Second, problems in the prevention and response stages were derived by conducting Focus Group Interview in which firefighters with ship fire experience and the necessary equipment in the field were developed by applying the TRIZ technique. Finally, an improved operation process was developed to efficiently respond to ship fires by utilizing the strategy and devised equipment. Through several field experiments and exercises, the effect of this process can be expected. By using an improved response technique and the equipment developed in this study, the ability to respond to ship fires can be further strengthened. In addition, to establish ship safety, the institutional background for prevention should be prepared, and preemptive research is needed in preparation for environmental changes, such as new technologies.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"427 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133289990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measures to Secure Waiting Time for Dispatch of 119 Emergency Medical Service Units through the Analysis of the Emergency Activity Log","authors":"Dok-Rib Kwon","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.1","url":null,"abstract":"The number of individuals using the 119 emergency medical service (EMS) unit is increasing annually, and the Metropolitan Fire Headquarters attempts to increase the number of service individuals and vehicles; however, this has not been performed. The n‘umber of dispatches of the existing 119 EMS Unit is increasing. According to the analysis of the 119 paramedics’ emergency activity log, the waiting time for the dispatch of the 119 EMS unit decreased because of the increase in the number of dispatches. Consequently no other dispatch was possible for the 119 EMS unit. Since new emergency dispatches cannot be performed if the 119 EMS is busy, there is a vacancy in their area of jurisdiction, resulting in a dispatch gap. If a cardiac arrest occurs in an area with a dispatch gap, a 119 EMS unit from another area will be dispatched, making it difficult to secure timely emergency services. In solution, we found that there were many dispatches for non-emergency patients, and if these non-emergency patients are transferred to the non-emergency units, the 119 EMS unit can effectively assist patients with cardiac arrest.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127186687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inclusion of Statutory Duties and Penal Provisions for CEOs and Managers to Prevent Fires in Industrial Settings","authors":"Gang-Gyu Yi","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.79","url":null,"abstract":"In January 2022, the Serious Accidents Punishment Act went into force in Korea. According to The Korea Times (2022.2.11.) article “Sampyo Industry booked as 1st firm accused of violating new workplace disaster law,” workplace disaster law is “aimed at better protecting workers from industrial accidents.” According to the same article, “under the law, owners and CEOs of companies with five or more employees can face a minimum one-year prison sentence or a fine of up to 1 billion won (US$ 832,708) in the event of serious work place disaster.” Things are not very different in large-scale fires at factories. The fire accident which occurred on August 21 2018, within the Namdong Industrial Complex in Incheon, is an example of administrative negligence. According to The Korea Times (2018.8.21.) article “9 killed in electronics factory fire west of Seoul,” “[t]he fire occurred at around 3:43 p.m. at an electronics goods factory production line that reportedly handles hazardous materials. Some workers jumped out of the building before firefighters arrived, and lost their lives. Dozens of firetrucks were sent to the scene located inside the Namdong industrial complex.” It is clear that the CEO and managers of the factory bungled the management of its fire-facilities. According to The New York Times (2020.4.30.) article “‘We Are Not Learning Lessons’: South Korea Mourns an Avoidable Disaster,” “[m]ajor fires, many of them linked to lax safety standards, have plagued South Korea for decades.” Therefore, the Act on Fire Prevention and Installation, Maintenance, and Safety Control of Fire-Fighting Systems should be strengthened to prevent negligent behavior by the management, and prevent disasters, in line with the “Serious Accidents Punishment Act.”","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126492539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the Effect of Firefighters’ Job Autonomy and Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment","authors":"B. Choi","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2022.3.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2022.3.63","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to empirically analyze the effect of job autonomy and job satisfaction on the organizational commitment of firefighters who perform their standard daily firefighter routine. Moreover, it provides basic data on standard daily routine improvement by showing the working environment and dispatch characteristics. It is unreasonable to apply a uniform standard daily routine to the unpredictable dispatch environment of fire officials. This study analyzed a nationwide sample of fire officials and found that the current standard daily routine hinders job autonomy and job satisfaction. The empirical analysis was performed with job autonomy and job satisfaction as independent variables and organizational commitment as the dependent variable. The results showed that organizational commitment positively affected job autonomy and job satisfaction. Moreover, they suggest that increasing organizational commitment through improvements in fire officials’ standard daily routine is critical. This study was limited because all factors affecting job satisfaction, such as differences in work, dispatch, and job roles by region, could not be analyzed. Hence, future studies could improve upon these results by investigating a standard daily routine that can be commonly applied to fire officials nationwide, considering the variable factors.","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127856297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gwan-Hyeong Nam, Hui Kim, Taeseen Kang, Tae-U Kim, Eun-Seo Park
{"title":"Risk of Tracking Fire due to Disinfectants in Livestock Facilities","authors":"Gwan-Hyeong Nam, Hui Kim, Taeseen Kang, Tae-U Kim, Eun-Seo Park","doi":"10.54713/jfri.2021.2.185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54713/jfri.2021.2.185","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":258428,"journal":{"name":"National Fire Research Institute of Korea","volume":"140 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122837826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}