Determination of fire susceptible areas and location selection of fire stations by geographical analytical method

Abstract

Fire is one of the biggest disasters that can jeopardize people's life and property safety. In the
event of a fire, any delay in firefighting response can result in serious injury or death. First
responders need experience, good equipment, communication and teamwork for emergency
response. Today, effective response for all emergency teams is achieved through good
planning, risk management, comprehensive training and preparation. GIS technology is a
powerful tool to improve all aspects of fire brigade systems. This study involves a series of
spatial analyses of data for the construction of fire stations in Kabul, Afghanistan, and the
relocation of existing fire stations from unsuitable locations to locations where they can
respond to fires in a shorter time. The aim of the study is to identify fire-prone areas in Kabul,
identify suitable locations for fire stations and create access routes from fire stations to fire
trucks.