Fire Analysis and Production of Fire Risk Maps: The Trabzon Experience

Today fire has an important place among the causes of loss of life and property. To intervene as soon as possible is of great importance, to eliminate or reduce the destructive effects of fires. Effectiveness of the intervention is directly linked with instant access to the fire, but the topography of the Black Sea region makes it difficult to intervene in fires on time due to poor access. Therefore, in order to fulfill the needs of the fire service and get fires under control, systems supported by information technologies can be used.