DATA MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR FIRE RELATED EXTREME EVENTS: AN ACTIVITY THEORY APPROACH1.
Post-analyses of major extreme events reveal that information sharing is critical for effective emergency response. The lack of consistent data standards for current emergency management practice, however, hinders efficient critical information flow among incident responders. In this paper, we adopt a third-generation activity theory guided approach to develop a data model that can be used in the response to fire-related extreme events. This data model prescribes the core data standards to reduce information inter operability barriers. The model is validated through a three-step approach including a request for comment (RFC) process, case application, and prototype system test. This study contributes to the literature in the area of interoperability and data modeling; it also informs practice in emergency response system design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]/nCopyright of MIS Quarterly is the property of MIS Quarterly and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Activity theory approach
Interview, prove of concept, survey
- Goal Oriented- Function Based- Viewpoint Oriented- Extended Activity Theory Approach
Step 1: Initial Validation by a panel of domain expertsStep 2: Case Application with an empirical case to show the utility of the data model in improving the existing interagency response information sharing practiceStep 3: Prototype System Test
- collecting feedback by interviewing the panel members (verbal communication),- prototype system test was evaluated by user acceptance testing to assess its quality and level of support in fire response communication, user acceptance test consisted of both scripted based and tabletop exercises which are typical methods for emergency response exercises
Develop a data model that standardizes task-critical information for fire-related incident managemen as an examplet.Incorporate an extended activity theory approach that improves emergency management practice with a validated data standardCarry out a research evaluation using a three-step approach: • initiate a request for comment (RFC) process • employ a case study to show the value of the data model • develop a prototype system and demonstrate it to fire chiefs and other first responders
proof of concept
Using fire incidents as an example, we have developed a systematic data model to capture and standardize response-critical information for fire incident management. The paper provides a detailed data model along with a data dictionary and an object-oriented structureThis project represents one of the first attempts in the response community to propose solutions that would contribute to the creation of a widely accepted set of emergency data standards. The fire incident data model improves collaboration and information sharing among response organizations and agencies.
The model is validated through a three-step approach including a request for comment (RFC) process, case application, and prototype system test.
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