Awareness and Usage of Geospatial Technology in Fire Disaster Management in Osogbo metropolis, Osun State, Nigeria
1 Olosunde, O. O., 1*Asiyanbola R. A. and 1 Obidiya, M. O.
1 Department of Geography, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
* Corresponding Author E-mail: rasiyanbola@gmail.com
LICFES 2025-008 – FP2
Abstract
This study investigates awareness and usage of geospatial technology in fire disaster management in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include: to examine the perception of staff of Osun State fire management agency including their awareness and usage of GIS and the perception of the public of fire disaster management in Osogbo; to evaluate the spatial distribution of fire stations and hydrants in Osogbo and the relationship between the Osun State Fire Management Agency’s response time to fire disaster incidents and the google map estimate time. Both primary and secondary data sources were used in the study. Primary data were collected through questionnaires administration to fire service personnel and to community members at Osogbo Local Government Area and Olorunda Local Government. Focus group discussion was also conducted. Secondary data included historical fire incident records from 2010-2024. Statistical techniques which include frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, and times series analysis were used to analysed the data. The results show that majority of Osun State Fire Service staff are computer literate and have personal computers. Most of the staff are aware of GIS, majority have not attended GIS training programs and they expressed interest in GIS training program. The results further revealed that on average, fire station response times were faster than google map estimates, with a strong positive correlation between the two datasets. Focus group discussion result emphasized the need for more government funding and investment in modern equipment and training programs, including GIS technology.
Keywords: Geospatial technology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Fire disaster management, Osogbo, Nigeria.
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