DESIGN AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING FIRE SUPPRESSION COSTS

Abstract

Objective. The aim of the study was to justify the operating principle of an automated system, create its logical structure, define input and output parameters, and develop a cost calculation algorithm. The study analyzes the current regulatory framework, identifies the shortcomings of manual calculation methods including time delays and the risk of errors and demonstrates the feasibility of automation. The proposed system includes modules for tracking events, equipment, personnel, and consumables, and enables the creation of an electronic fire incident card and automatic generation of financial reports.

Methodology. The research applies an interdisciplinary approach using methods of conceptual modeling, algorithm development, efficiency analysis, and information integration (via API with systems such as the Civil Protection Emergency Management System). A comparative evaluation of manual and automated cost calculation methods was conducted based on criteria such as accuracy, speed, integration compatibility, transparency, and resource consumption.

Results. The paper presents the concept and operating principles of an automated system for calculating fire suppression costs in the units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The system is developed based on the provisions of the Methodology for Calculating Fire Suppression Costs, approved by Order No. 55 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine dated January 31, 2024. It is part of a broader project aimed at the digital transformation of fire safety management processes.

Scientific Novelty. For the first time, the operating principle of an automated system for calculating fire suppression costs has been substantiated, developed in accordance with the Methodology approved by Order No. 55 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine dated January 31, 2024. The system structure has been developed to account for events, equipment, personnel, logistics parameters, and integration with normatively defined cost items. The formation of a unified digital environment for effective fire safety management has been further advanced.

Practical Value. The research results demonstrate the high potential for implementing the developed system in the practice of civil protection authorities. It enhances management efficiency, reduces staff workload, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to the formation of a unified information space in the field of civil safety.