The main objectives of FireCamp2 are:

• Analysis and understanding of the fire risk related to camping activities

• Modelling the burning of camping tents and caravans

• Definition of good practices to reduce the fire risk related to camping activities

• Development of a safety manual against fires related to camping activities

• Dissemination of the achievements among the interested parties.

 

The structure of FireCamp2 is divided into several tasks and actions, namely:

• T1 – Characterization of the problem

  • Analysis of legislation and normatives

  • Analysis of fire events related to camping activities

  • Analysis of previous studies on this thematic

• T2 – Characterization of fire risk

  • Characterization of materials and equipment used in camping activities

  • Characterization of camping areas and respective surroundings

  • Modelling of burning tents

• T3 – Reduction of fire risk

  • Survey and assessment of situations of fire risk

  • Elaboration of a safety manual for mitigation of the fire risk in areas dedicated to camping and caravanning activities  

• T4 – Dissemination

• T5 - Management