Problem
Lack of fire-fighting facilities
Other Names:
Antiquated fire equipmentShort fire hoses
Prohibitive cost of fire equipment
Lack of fire hydrants
Inadequate fire services
Incidence:
In the UK in 1997, water companies reduced mains water pressure to alleviate leakage from defective pipes with the consequence that fire fighting services complained of inadequate pressure for water hoses.
Broader Problems:
Excessive costsInadequate emergency servicesDysfunctional public utilitiesInadequate safeguards against fireRestricted delivery of essential services to rural communities Narrower Problems:
Lack of firefighting water Related Problems:
Environmental hazards of decommissioned nuclear power plants Subject(s):
Amenities → EquipmentCommerce → Purchasing, supplying
Social Activity → Services
Societal Problems → Fire
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Societal Problems → Scarcity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.05.2019 – 16:48 CEST