This study evaluated the effectiveness of fire safety education in high school dormitories—high-density residential environments—by assessing both cognitive and behavioral changes. Pre- and post-surveys were combined with measurement of the Required Safe Egress Time (RSET), which recorded 264 seconds from alarm activation (T₀ + 0 sec) to final evacuation completion (T₀ + 264 sec). This enabled a quantitative analysis of behavioral improvement. Results revealed that academic performance and family background significantly influenced learning outcomes, whereas the “evacuation during fire” domain showed no statistically significant change, suggesting insufficient instructional content or delivery. Policy recommendations include customized fire safety programs reflecting learner characteristics, experiential evacuation drills, school–home safety integration, mandatory dormitory fire drills, and certification with best-practice dissemination. The findings offer a practical framework for enhancing fire safety education tailored to dormitory-based schools, contributing to improved preparedness, response capability, and student survival in real fire emergencies.

This study experimentally and numerically evaluated the fire risks and structural vulnerabilities of tunnel-type noise barriers (hereinafter referred to as hereinafter referred to as soundproof tunnels). In Korea, soundproof tunnels are typically constructed using combustible polymeric materials such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) for noise reduction and lightweight design. However, due to their enclosed structural characteristics, concerns have been raised regarding heat and smoke accumulation as well as the rapid spread of fire. In this study, fire scenarios were established by varying structural conditions, including roof opening ratios and the presence or absence of central partitions, and analyzed using the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS). The results demonstrated that PMMA exhibited a lower thermal decomposition temperature and a higher heat release rate, indicating a higher level of fire risk, while PC showed superior fire resistance with higher decomposition temperature and delayed ignition properties. PMMA rapidly exceeded the critical thresholds for temperature and radiative heat flux, resulting in complete combustion. Central partitions were found to accelerate smoke spread, whereas side or roof openings facilitated smoke discharge to the exterior, contributing to fire suppression and improving life safety. In conclusion, this study confirmed that the fire risks of soundproof tunnel are jointly influenced by the combustion characteristics of the materials and the structural conditions. The findings are expected to serve as fundamental data for material selection and design standard improvements in future soundproof tunnel fire safety.

Neighboring living facilities and commercial housing have increased along with the rapid expansion of the city. However, unlike general apartment complexes and planned cities, most buildings are built on a narrow site in neighborhood living facilities and commercial housing areas, so securing sidewalk blocks, which are pedestrian passages, is insufficient. The water supply fire hydrant installed in such a narrow sidewalk block has become an obstacle to pedestrian traffic. As a result of the survey, 62% of the walking passages in places where water supply fire hydrant (including protective frames) are installed in the sidewalk block were less than 1.5m. The "Rules on Road Structure and Facility Standards" stipulate that the minimum width of the sidewalk block is 2m or more, and the obstacles and effective width of passage are 1.5m or more. In addition, it was confirmed that the protective frame was interfering with the connection of the fire hydrant hose according to the media reports and the actual results of this study. Therefore, it is necessary to secure a space where the water supply fire hydrant can be used smoothly in case of fire and a safe walking passage, and to manufacture a protective frame, establish construction standards, and prepare legal and institutional standards for efficient maintenance.

An automatic fire extinguishing system is installed inside the hull of the K2 main battle tank to protect equipment and crew members in the event of a fire and to enable continuous combat operations. This system detects heat sources and visible light to identify fires and discharges an extinguishing agent within milliseconds. However, there have been concerns that direct contact between the extinguishing agent(HALON 1301) and the driver-particularly on the arms or sides-could result in cold burn-like injuries. To mitigate this risk, the nozzle design of the fire extinguisher was modified to minimize crew exposure. Through modeling simulations and live fire suppression tests, it was verified that the redesigned nozzle still provides effective fire suppression. This study contributes to improving crew safety and enhancing the operational reliability of military equipment while reducing the risk of personnel injury and resource loss due to safety incidents.

Before the fire brigade arrives at the scene, the fastest way for occupants to suppress a fire is by discharging water through indoor hydrant outlets equipped with electronically controlled valves or motorized valves, as these systems are designed to open automatically. The experimental results are as follows: (1) Regarding electronically controlled valve operation times, system A had the shortest activation time of 6.74 seconds after the fire signal, while system J recorded the longest time at 13.4 seconds. (2) For angle valves (older model), system A had the shortest operation time of 10.2 seconds, whereas system I recorded the longest at 17.8 seconds. (3) For angle valves (newer model), system A again had the shortest activation time of 10.2 seconds, while system I recorded the longest at 17.8 seconds. (4) For motorized valve operation times, system A had the shortest activation time of 3.81 seconds, and system I the longest at 6.55 seconds. The observed differences in operation times are attributed to the fact that angle valves require manual operation by occupants, causing delays and slower valve opening, which increases activation times. In contrast, electronically controlled valves and motorized valves operate automatically, resulting in significantly shorter activation times.

This study was attempted to solve the problem that the current training is not consistent with the actual working environment of the fishing vessel, even though the advanced fire extinguishing training for international fishing vessels is mandatory. As a result of the survey, the lack of timely use of fire extinguishing equipment and the difficulty of organizing the fire extinguishing organization were found, and the main problems were analyzed as low understanding of fixed fire extinguishing facilities, low awareness of fire-related laws and regulations, and inefficiency of fire extinguishing training. It was found that the current Seafarers Act does not clearly define the roles and responsibilities of advanced fire extinguishers, and lacks specific standards for designated educational institutions, so there is a problem that the accuracy and reliability of the training contents with the STCW-F Convention and STCW Convention are inconsistent. In addition, it has been confirmed that the fire extinguishing organization, internal communication, and fire extinguishing training in ships, as stipulated in international agreements, are not properly reflected in the domestic curriculum. In particular, the current training consists of general contents that do not take into account the characteristics of fishing vessels, so there is a lack of practical emergency response fire extinguishing training manuals. Therefore, this study proposes the development of customized training content for fishing vessels considering the special working environment and risk factors of fishing vessels based on international agreements, and emphasizes the need for policy support, such as strengthening participation of fishing vessels in education and training, and establishing a legal basis for the operation of emergency fire extinguishing organizations.

Revolving doors can impede rapid evacuation during fire emergencies due to their structural characteristics, which pose a potential hazard. This study utilized the Pathfinder simulation software to analyze and compare the Required Safe Egress Time (RSET) and occupant density based on revolving door passage speed and utilization rates under different evacuation scenarios. When both revolving doors and swing doors were operational, or when revolving doors were closed and only swing doors were used, areas with an occupant density exceeding 3 persons per square meter were observed in the entrance area. However, when revolving doors were deactivated and the width of swing doors was expanded, a reduction in RSET was observed, and no areas with an occupant density exceeding 3 persons per square meter were identified. Therefore, buildings equipped with revolving doors should acknowledge the risks associated with their use. They must ensure sufficiently wide emergency exits or implement systems that allow revolving doors to open during emergencies to facilitate efficient evacuation. Furthermore, it is crucial to establish additional regulations governing the operation and safety standards of revolving doors during emergency scenarios.

Fire emergencies in complex buildings present significant challenges to occupants, requiring rapid decision-making and efficient evacuation. This study examines the impact of fire location awareness on evacuation behavior, with fear and anxiety as mediating variables. A survey was conducted with 309 participants who had experience using multi-story buildings, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among fire location awareness, fear and anxiety, and evacuation behavior. The results indicate that lower fire location awareness significantly increases fear and anxiety (β = -0.81, p < .001), while higher levels of fear and anxiety are associated with increased evacuation behavior (β = 0.496, p < .001). Furthermore, fire location awareness has a direct negative effect on evacuation behavior (β = -0.282, p < .01) while also exerting an indirect influence through fear and anxiety (β = 0.402, p < .001), confirming a partial mediation effect. These findings suggest that occupants who are unable to accurately perceive the fire’s location experience heightened levels of fear and anxiety, which may in turn excessively drive their evacuation behavior. Based on these findings, this study highlights the necessity of improving fire location awareness through enhanced alarm systems, real-time notifications, and preemptive evacuation training. Additionally, psychological preparedness programs should be introduced to regulate fear and anxiety, preventing excessive panic that may lead to inefficient evacuation behavior. Future research should explore experimental methodologies and real-life evacuation scenarios to further validate these relationships and develop optimal fire safety measures.

To analyze the effect of fire in electric-vehicle battery on concrete cement structure. A scenario evaluation was conducted for fire occurrence due to external influences on lithium battery cells used in electric vehicles. Visual inspection was conducted at each stage of the battery fire, and the fire duration and temperature were measured. The battery temperature rise curve and temperature during fire have been examined previously. The stability of a cement structure was evaluated via X-ray diffraction and SEM analyses of the reaction-product changes with respect to temperature. The battery temperature rise curve shows that the battery begins to change at 200 °C–300 °C. However, the general stage of battery damage cannot be readily confirmed from the literature. The current experiment and literature review indicate that battery fire can cause the fire temperature to increase beyond 1000 °C within a few seconds. The reaction product changes structurally in cement from 300 °C or higher. Many voids are generated owing to the decomposition of Ca(OH)2 and C-S-H gel. The temperature of an electric-vehicle fire increases rapidly to 1000 °C or higher within a few seconds. High temperatures change the reaction products in cement structures, thus creating internal voids and cracks and reducing the stability of the structure; therefore, the appropriate countermeasures must be identified.

In this study, fire extinguisher system to which form fire extinguisher agents were adopted was applied to the combat vehicle crew room to apply fire extinguishing performance and acid gas safety that meet the national defense standards. As a result of evaluation and verification, the following conclusions were drawn. For standard fire sizes in the combat vehicle crew's standard model, we ignited using a mixture of Novec 1230 and Halon 1301 form extinguisher agent and released form extinguisher agent after 30 seconds to determine the fire extinguishing time. The amount of acid gas generated met the criteria in all cases. When the fire size was increased to 0.12m2 and a 2.0mm nozzle was used, all of the extinguishing time, the amount of acid gas generated, and the concentration of Novec 1230 met the criteria. Despite the more difficult conditions to extinguish the fire by making the fire larger, it was possible to confirm the extinguishing performance of the Novec 1230 form extinguisher agent and its safety against acid gas.

본 연구는 2003년 산림청 산불 공식 통계 기록 이후 서해안 지역에서 발생한 최대 규모의 산불인 2023년 충청남도 홍성 산불을 사례로, 대형 산불과 환경 특성 간의 관계를 분석하였다. 산불 피해 지역과 피해 강도 분석에는 Sentinel-2 위성 영상을 활용하였으며, 산불피해에 영향을 주는 환경특성으로 도로 밀도, 해발고, 식생 유형을 살펴보았다. 결과적 으로, 오스트리아 산림도로 기준에 따른 도로 밀도는 134.7m/ha로 산림 전역에 도로가 밀집해 있었고, 도로에 가까울수 록 피해 면적이 커지는 경향이 확인되었다. 반면, 해발고는 뚜렷한 상관관계가 없었는데, 이는 연구 대상지가 대부분 낮은 구릉지대에 위치한 데 기인한 것으로 판단되었다. 산불 피해와 가장 밀접한 연관을 보인 요인은 식생 유형으로, 소나무 단순림으로 이루어진 침엽수림의 피해 면적이 전체의 80.1%를 차지하였고, 피해 강도 역시 가장 높았다. 한국의 소나무림은 활엽수림으로의 자연 천이가 빠르게 진행되는 경향이 있으므로, 산불 피해를 줄이기 위해서는 이러한 천이 과정을 저해하지 않는 관리 방식이 효과적일 것으로 보인다. 더불어, 산불 대책으로 현재 추진 중인 산림도로 확대 사업은 산불 피해 경감에 실질적인 도움이 되지 않는 것으로 분석되었다.

In this study, the time to endure after conducting a test pressure test was analyzed according to the hose development length of the household hose reel indoor fire hydrant according to the apartment area. First, when the household area is 50㎡, a household hose reel indoor fire hydrant is installed inside the bathroom, and the hose is bent in a circular shape to the farthest fire point, and the test pressure is found to be inadequate only when the hose development length is 5m. When the household area of an apartment is 84㎡. It was found that the test pressure was inappropriate only when the hose deployment length was 5m with the hose bent in a circular shape to the farthest point by installing a household hose reel indoor fire hydrant inside the bathroom. When the hose deployment length was 15m, the average experimental value was 3.9 Mpa and the water pressure resistance time was 8 min. It was found that the test pressure and holding time were suitable for all of the working pressure of 0.7 Mpa, the inner diameter of the hose 25mm and 32mm, and the hose deployment length. When the installation of the hose reel indoor fire hydrant hose was 3 Mpa, the internal diameter of the hose was 25mm, 32mm, and the length of the hose deployment were all suitable.

Due to the smoke generated during a fire in an underground parking lot, initial response is difficult, resulting in an increase in life and property damage. In this study, fire cases in underground parking lots were analyzed and the necessity of legal and institutional amendments was suggested to improve the installation of smoke removal facilities, sprinkler facilities, emergency outlet facilities, and connected water pipe facilities. First, it is necessary to improve the smoke removal facilities of apartment underground parking lots. Second, it is necessary to install wet sprinklers in underground parking lots only when it has a structure or device capable of preventing freezing. It is stipulated in a manner other than wet in the fire safety technology (NFTC 103) of sprinkler facilities. However, wet sprinklers may be installed only in places where there is no fear of freezing, or when a structure or device capable of preventing freezing has been used. Third, it is necessary to amend the "Firefighting Facility Installation and Management Act" so that the standards for installing emergency outlet facilities are not regulated according to the number of underground floors, but according to the sum of the floor areas of the underground floors.

Apartments such as those on the 29th floor are generally classified as high-rise buildings; however, they may be excluded from certain safety regulations since they do not meet the legal definition of "high-rise" buildings. According to the Korean Building Act, buildings with 30 or more floors are typically regarded as high-rise buildings, warranting specific disaster prevention and safety standards. Nevertheless, buildings between 20 and 30 floors are often excluded from high-rise building regulations, which may lead to relatively insufficient safety standards and has been identified as a "blind spot in safety management." Enhancing appropriate safety facilities and strengthening regulations for such buildings is crucial, particularly in areas such as fire prevention, evacuation planning, and fire-fighting facilities. This study compares and examines the evacuation times of designated evacuation safety zones and emergency elevators in high-rise apartments as defined by the Building Act and in buildings constructed with floors between 20 and 30 through evacuation simulations.

국내에서 지진 발생빈도가 증가함에 따라 다가구주택 필로티기둥의 내진보강이 필수적이다. FRP 패널은 경량성과 고강도를 갖춘 내진 보강재료 사용되고 있으나, 상대적으로 낮은 임계온도로 인해 화재에 취약하다. 따라서 FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 기둥의 내화 성능을 확보할 방안이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 기둥의 내화성능을 평가하기 위해, FRP 패널의 열적특성(비열, 열전도율, Weight loss)을 확인하는 소재시험을 진행하였다. 또한, FRP 패널로 보강된 RC 단주기둥에 뿜칠을 도포하고, 표준화재 1시간 동안의 온도거동을 분석하였다.