This study examined the demographic structure and firefighting force deployment in Gyeonggi-do. It analyzed the demographic data of 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do and the firefighting (rescue, emergency, and fire) dispatch data of 35 fire depar...
This study examined the demographic structure and firefighting force deployment in Gyeonggi-do. It analyzed the demographic data of 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do and the firefighting (rescue, emergency, and fire) dispatch data of 35 fire departments from 2015 to 2022. As a result of the analysis, we found significant differences in population size, area, and demographics among the 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do, and that the demand for firefighting dispatches varied significantly by region for fire, rescue, and emergency.
Based on this, the correlation between the demand for emergency, rescue, and fire dispatch and the population of elderly, foreigners, single-person household, and youth was expressed as linear regression, and a fire dispatch demand prediction model was created until 2040. As a result, based on 2022, emergency dispatches in 2040 will increase by about 17.5% and rescue dispatches by 35%, while fire incidents will decrease by about 49%. However, the total population in 2040 is similar to the present, so it will be challenging to respond to these changes with the current fire force deployment plan based on the total population.
This study propose the following policy measures for the deployment of firefighting forces that can respond to future demographic changes: Firefighting forces should be deployed flexibly by analyzing the demand for dispatch and demographics by region through data analysis. Reducing human resources by introducing technology is necessary to prepare for an ultra-elderly society. Community engagement should be strengthened.
The significance of this study is that it quantifies and analyzes the relationship between demographic factors and fire dispatch. However, there is a limitation in that the analysis of fire calls is based on the number of calls, and the analysis of fire calls is based on the number of fires.