[Legacy Report] How IoT Technology Enhances ER Operations

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a novel paradigm that connects the pervasive presence around us of a variety of things or objects to the Internet using wireless/wired technologies to reach desired goals. Since the concept of the IoT was put forward in 2005, we see the deployment of a new generation of networked smart objects with communication, sensory and action capabilities for numerous applications, mainly in global supply chain management, environment monitoring and other non-stress environments. This talk first introduces the IoT technology into the emergency management, then gives an example of IoT applications in emergency response, a UK government funded project SafetyNET. Considering the information required for supporting three sequential and distinct rhythms in emergency response operations: mobilization rhythm, preliminary situation assessment rhythm, and intervention rhythm, a modified task-technology fit approach is presented to investigate the ways of the IoT technology adding to the three rhythms and enhancing emergency response operations. The findings from this research support the two hypotheses, i.e. the IoT technology fits the identified information requirements and adds values to emergency response operations in terms of obtaining efficient cooperation, accurate situational awareness, and complete visibility of resources.

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