A human is still the decision-maker at the scene of the accident, although different kind of decision support systems has become a part of decisionmaking. The rescue manager makes the decision based on the gathered information. View of the situational awareness is inevitably partly subjective. Therefore, the more accurate situational picture makes the conditions less ambiguous.
As I have seen in real fieldwork and in my empirical studies, information retrieval and exchange practices are Influenced by several factors, which makes it hard for PPDR-authorities to proceed effectively and efficiently in decisionmaking, situation assessment and inter-organizational collaboration. One of the key issues is, how information technology functions could be more rationalized? I am familiar with these causes. For more information, please contact me.
Jussi H.M. Simola: How a Real-Time Video Solution Can Affect to the Level of Preparedness in Situation Centers/ Preparedness level
Mica R. Endsley: Toward a Theory of Situation Awareness in Dynamic SystemsOngoing Covid-19 pandemic changes our way of thinking. Therefore, it is important to notice how this spreading challenge affects the atmosphere at the local level. We have a lot to do, that those factors are illustrated fast enough. Situational awareness is not only scientific bullshit, it includes wider and deeper aspects of the financial development of the whole world. E.g., situational awareness of financial planning is one important area that decision-makers must understand. Turku is not a separate entity from the Europe.