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dc.contributor.advisorSydnes, Maria
dc.contributor.advisorFjellgaard Mikalsen, Ragni
dc.contributor.authorTorbjørnsdatter, Anette Mauno
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-06T04:05:27Z
dc.date.available2024-09-06T04:05:27Z
dc.date.issued2024-06-20en
dc.description.abstractIn recent years, rising temperatures have contributed to the spread of wildfires globally, including in Norway. Record high temperatures and wildfires are placing increasing pressure on the country's fire and rescue services, highlighting the need for effective wildfire response strategies. This study explores how effective communication, and technological advancements can lead to a more successful wildfire response in Norway. It identifies key communication methods used during wildfire response, potential improvements, and barriers to implementing new technology. The study is conducted as a qualitative case study, gathering empirical data through participant observation, document analysis, and interviews with key personnel in the fire and rescue services. Based on the discussion of three research questions, I have addressed the main research problem: In what ways can communication be enhanced and how can technological advancements contribute to a more successful wildfire response operation in Norway? The study shows that current communication methods in wildfire management, such as direct and radio communication, are important but face challenges with multiple conversation groups and inter-organizational communication. Digital tools like drones and real-time information systems enhance information sharing but can lead to incorrect resource allocation and over-reliance on technology. Traditional methods, such as paper maps, are crucial backups but are slower and less efficient. Improved communication requires comprehensive training, standardization of equipment, increased use of digital tools, and better collaboration through joint exercises. Economic, technological, and organizational barriers must be addressed, additionally, increased funding and establishment of national wildfire teams for better response is recommended. This approach is supported by previous research emphasizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and technological innovation in crisis management.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10037/34539
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherUiT Norges arktiske universitetno
dc.publisherUiT The Arctic University of Norwayen
dc.rights.holderCopyright 2024 The Author(s)
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0en_US
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)en_US
dc.subject.courseIDSVF-3920
dc.subjectWildfire Responseen_US
dc.subjectEmergency Managementen_US
dc.subjectFire and Rescue Serviceen_US
dc.subjectCommunication in Emergenciesen_US
dc.subjectTechnological Integrationen_US
dc.subjectTraining and Proficiencyen_US
dc.subjectInter-agency Collaborationen_US
dc.subjectLeadership in Crisisen_US
dc.subjectNorwegian Fire Servicesen_US
dc.subjectTechnical and Digital Tools in Firefightingen_US
dc.subjectData Analysis in Emergency Responseen_US
dc.subjectInformation Sharingen_US
dc.titleCommunication and Technology in Wildfire Emergency Response in Norway: Current Methods, Improvement Potential, and Barriersen_US
dc.typeMaster thesisen
dc.typeMastergradsoppgaveno


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