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Analysis of the number of killed and injured persons by fires since 2001 in the Czech Republic
ERETOVÁ, Ivana
The aim of the bachelor thesis was to compare the number of killed and injured persons by fires since 2001 in the Czech Republic according to established criteria and to propose measures to reduce the number of killed and injured persons. The set criteria included a comparison based on age, cause of fire, industry of fire and individual regions of the Czech Republic. The number of killed and injured persons was also recalculated to 100,000 inhabitants. A qualitative research was selected to obtain the data, using data from the individual statistical files of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic, which were subsequently analyzed. The research question was formulated as: "Is the number of killed and injured persons by fires in the Czech Republic falling during the years 2001 to 2016?" The research found that even though the number of fires dropped significantly during the monitored period, the number of killed persons decreased only slightly and the number of injured persons increased significantly. In addition, the research found that the most tragic consequences of fires in households, which are often due to negligence. Measures have been proposed to reduce the number of people killed and injured by fires. The results of this bachelor thesis can serve for preventive educational activities of the population in order to reduce the number of killed and injured persons by fires and therefore they will be offered to the Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic for further use.

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