USING BEHAVIOR MODELING TO ENABLE EMERGENCY RESPONDER DECISION-MAKING

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dc.contributor.advisorGiammarco, Kristin M.
dc.contributor.authorRowton, Amanda A.
dc.contributor.departmentSystems Engineering (SE)
dc.contributor.secondreaderDillard, John T.
dc.dateSep-20
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-18T00:23:20Z
dc.date.available2020-11-18T00:23:20Z
dc.date.issued2020-09
dc.description.abstractMistakes during training are expected and usually welcomed for their teaching potential, but when realistic training subjects emergency responders to dangerous scenarios then there is still a high level of risk. Training is crucial for reducing risks associated with real-life operations, but how can real-life scenarios be practiced where it can be safe to learn from mistakes? This research will investigate the question, 'to what extent can Monterey Phoenix (MP) behavior modeling be used to support low-risk training for emergency responders?' We use MP to first generate a baseline 'typical-case' model of an active shooter scenario from FBI and FEMA procedures. We next develop alternative models by adding SME-provided variables to generate all possible scenarios within a scope limit with MP. Multiple scenarios allow emergency responders to practice making good decisions and gain a better understanding of the scenario, creating opportunities to decrease injuries and fatalities. This research found that both of the MP models, the typical-case model and the alternative events model, provide trainees with deeper insights into the roles and their actions during an active shooter scenario. In the alternative events model, we also see the variables that can occur within the scenario and identify where critical decisions are made by the corresponding roles. Both models are useful tools for improving training programs or understanding critical decision points.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release. distribution is unlimiteden_US
dc.description.serviceMajor, United States Air Forceen_US
dc.identifier.curriculumcode721, Systems Engineering Management-PD21 (DL)
dc.identifier.thesisid34399
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/66135
dc.publisherMonterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsThis publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United Statesen_US
dc.subject.authoremergency responderen_US
dc.subject.authortrainingen_US
dc.subject.authorinjuriesen_US
dc.subject.authorfatalitiesen_US
dc.subject.authorMonterey Phoenixen_US
dc.subject.authorMPen_US
dc.subject.authorvariablesen_US
dc.subject.authorbehavior modelingen_US
dc.subject.authoralternative scenariosen_US
dc.subject.authoremergent behavioren_US
dc.titleUSING BEHAVIOR MODELING TO ENABLE EMERGENCY RESPONDER DECISION-MAKINGen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineSystems Engineering Managementen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster of Science in Systems Engineering Managementen_US
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