To increase the situation awareness of firefighters, literature frequently proposes the use of
novel firefighter information technologies. Due to the versatility of the field and the lack of …

In this paper, we propose Grounded Design-a particular design research (DR) approach
rooted in a practice-theoretical tradition. It assesses the quality of information technology (IT) …

In the near future, emergency services within Canada will be supporting new technologies
for 9-1-1 call centres and firefighters to learn about an emergency situation. One such …

This work evaluates the effect of increasing level of detail in emergency alerts on
underground miners' emergency evacuation decisions. An offline survey was administered …

First responders (FRs) navigate hazardous, unfamiliar environments in the field (eg, mass-
casualty incidents), making life-changing decisions in a split second. AR head-mounted …

In the near future, emergency services within Canada will be supporting new technologies
for 9-1-1 call centres and firefighters to learn about an emergency situation. One such …

In North America, people phone the number 9-1-1 to obtain emergency services. In the near
future, such services will incorporate new communication modalities such as video calling …

A practice-based research approach is based on case studies which are shaped by the
particularity of the individual field of application as well as by the specific design (research) …

Situationally-induced impairments and disabilities (SIIDs) are experienced by a range of
users. Firefighters can be impacted when performing tasks under the inhospitable conditions …

This thesis explores everyday emergencies and looks at the challenges and opportunities
that surround in designing and implementing Next Generation 9-1-1 systems. The thesis …