Climate change is increasing the occurrence of natural disasters worldwide, and more frequent and intense fires represent one of the most destructive expressions of this trend. Chile is highly vulnerable to climate change, ...

Evaluate the knowledge and behavior of the school community toward risk of fire is a tool to stimulate the adoption of preventive measures in order to protect the lives and schools property. Check the risk perception that ...

The changes that have been taking place in the fire safety legislation for buildings in the country of Brazil end up in the need of adapting existing buildings to the new ruling laws. The adaptation of existing buildings ...

This study was developed based on books dedicated to prevention and firefighting, current legislation of the Fire Department of Parana, companies specialized in providing civil engineering, security, firefighting services ...

Moisture content of live fuels (LFMC) is one of the main factors determining fuel flammability and, therefore, a key indicator of fire danger. In this study, we modeled the relationship between spectral indices derived ...

After so many tragedies involving fire have occurred in history, fire prevention and protection has become essential over the years, since it is important to maintain the integrity of human life and protection over it, ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used as flame retardants in building materials, electronics, furnishings, vehicles, airplanes, plastics, polyurethane foams, and textiles for many years. Currently, the ...