Assessment of Readiness for Fire Prevention and Emergency Management Wat Sawadswaree Simaram Community, Dusit District, Bangkok

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to (1) assess the level of fire prevention preparedness among residents of the Wat Sawat Waree Si Maram community, (2) examine their knowledge of fire prevention, and (3) compare the levels of fire prevention and suppression knowledge before and after participating in a fire prevention and suppression training program. The sample consisted of 50 community residents. Research instruments included a preparedness assessment questionnaire and a knowledge test on fire prevention and suppression. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, and percentage.
The study found that the assessment of fire prevention and suppression preparedness in the Wat Sawatwaree Seemaram community was categorized into five aspects. Overall, the community's preparedness was at a relatively high level. Among the five aspects, the most well-prepared was the operational system management, with a mean score of 3.60 (S.D. = 0.47). The average level of public knowledge regarding fire prevention and suppression before participating in the training was 6.00 (S.D. = 0.77), and after the training, the average increased to 9.00 (S.D. = 0.69). A comparison of pre- and post-training knowledge levels revealed a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level. The findings indicate that the public's knowledge improved from a low to a high level following the training.