Empirical Investigation of Values Affected by AI Systems for Fire Services
conference paper
Fire fighters operate in a dangerous, dynamic, and complex environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can
contribute to improve fire fighters’ situation awareness and decision-making. However, the introduction of AI
systems needs to be done responsibly, taking (human) values into account, especially as the situation in which fire fighters operate is uncertain and decisions have a big impact. In this research, we investigate values that are affected by the introduction of AI systems for fire services by conducting several semi-structured focus group sessions with (operational) fire service personnel. The focus group outcomes are qualitatively analyzed and key values are identified and discussed. This research is a first step in an iterative process towards a generic framework of ethical aspects for the introduction of AI systems in first response, which will give insight into the relevant ethical aspects to take into account when developing AI systems for first responders.
contribute to improve fire fighters’ situation awareness and decision-making. However, the introduction of AI
systems needs to be done responsibly, taking (human) values into account, especially as the situation in which fire fighters operate is uncertain and decisions have a big impact. In this research, we investigate values that are affected by the introduction of AI systems for fire services by conducting several semi-structured focus group sessions with (operational) fire service personnel. The focus group outcomes are qualitatively analyzed and key values are identified and discussed. This research is a first step in an iterative process towards a generic framework of ethical aspects for the introduction of AI systems in first response, which will give insight into the relevant ethical aspects to take into account when developing AI systems for first responders.
TNO Identifier
1001661
Source title
Proceedings of the 21st Information Systems for Crisis Response and Managemen, ISCRAM Conference – Münster, Germany May 2024
Editor(s)
Penkert, B.
Hellingrath, B.
Rode, M.
Widera, A.
Middelhoff, M.
Boersma, K.
Kalthöner, M.
Hellingrath, B.
Rode, M.
Widera, A.
Middelhoff, M.
Boersma, K.
Kalthöner, M.