Search, Rescue, and Pre-Hospital Care
The aim of this thematic area is to publish original technical and scientific works on operational activities typically performed by firefighters, emergency responders, and other professionals involved in Civil Protection and Civil Defense, Social Defense, and Public Safety.
The topics covered include search and rescue of people and property on land, at height, and in aquatic environments; body recovery; operations in hazardous areas; pre-hospital care; and emergencies involving hazardous and radioactive materials. Manuscripts should contribute to the development of techniques and tactics for professionals working in these fields.
Interface with Other Fields of KnowledgeThis thematic area welcomes contributions from other fields of knowledge related to the subject, including Biology, Nursing, Engineering, Medicine, and Chemistry.
Topics for Manuscript Submission3.1 – Land Search and Navigation
3.2 – Urban Search and Rescue in Collapsed Structures
3.3 – Canine Search, Rescue, and Recovery
3.4 – Aerial Search and Rescue
3.5 – Land Rescue Operations
3.6 – Vehicle Rescue
3.7 – Rope Rescue
3.8 – Water Rescue
3.9 – Mass Movements, Flash Floods, and Flooding
3.10 – Diving Operations
3.11 – Hazardous Materials Emergencies (HazMat)
3.12 – Pre-Hospital Care
3.13 – Response to Suicide Attempts
3.14 – Standards and Operational Procedures
3.15 – Planning
3.16 – Coordination and Management
Target AudienceResearchers, academics, legislators, healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and professionals involved in Civil Protection and Civil Defense, Social Defense, and Public Safety.
