INNOVATIVE FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES AS A FACTOR IN ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CIVIL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Abstract
This study focuses on enhancing the economic efficiency of civil protection systems under conditions of limited resources through the implementation of innovative fire-extinguishing technologies. The relevance of the study stems from the growing demands for effective cost management in the field of fire safety, as well as the need to move away from piecemeal approaches towards a comprehensive economic assessment of technical solutions. The article systematises scientific approaches to assessing the efficiency of fire-fighting systems and identifies their main limitations, particularly regarding the insufficient consideration of total costs throughout the entire life cycle of a fire-fighting system. Particular attention is paid to a comparative analysis of traditional and innovative fire-fighting technologies based on technical and economic parameters. The analysis focuses on differences in resource efficiency, operational performance indicators and cost structure, which determine the overall efficiency of such systems and influence decision-making processes. An innovation-oriented economic approach to assessing the effectiveness of fire suppression technologies is proposed. This approach is based on the integration of the system’s technical characteristics with economic performance indicators, including life-cycle cost assessment and cost analysis, which provides a more comprehensive evaluation of the feasibility of implementation and enhances the soundness of management decisions. The proposed approach also considers the potential reduction in fire-related losses and the improvement in the system’s responsiveness. The research findings can be used as an analytical basis for management decision-making in the field of civil protection at both local and organisational levels, particularly in the context of optimising resource allocation, reducing long-term costs and improving the overall effectiveness of fire safety systems, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of preventive and operational measures. The approach contributes to improving transparency of management processes.
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