Strategic Database Modelling for Enhancing Firefighter Station Operations

Authors

  • Ana-Marija Stjepić University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business
  • Diana Pofuk University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0043

Keywords:

database, modelling, data management, firefighting operations

Abstract

Nowadays, an enterprise cannot function effectively or make informed business decisions without access to and use of business data. Business data provides information that supports strategic decision-making for entrepreneurs and all other employees within the organization. Therefore, this paper aims to demonstrate how strategically defining information requirements, and subsequently database modelling, supports business operations. Accordingly, the research methodology for this paper involves analysing a case study focusing on a specific fire department. Through the case study, the information requirements are identified and used to create a database model. Based on the modelling and creation of the database, the identified information requirements are analysed and discussed in the context of operational improvements for the firefighting station.

Author Biographies

Ana-Marija Stjepić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business

Ana-Marija Stjepić, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Department of Informatics. She received her Ph.D. in Information and Communication Sciences from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. She also attended the Summer School in Pisa, Italy, and the Summer School in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She has participated in several Erasmus+ projects. Her main research interests include information and communication technology, business intelligence, data management, data warehousing, and innovation management. Ana-Marija Stjepić has published several scientific papers in international and national journals and has participated in numerous international scientific conferences. The author can be contacted at astjepic@efzg.hr.

Diana Pofuk, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business

Diana Pofuk graduated in 2024 with a Master’s in Economics from the University of Zagreb, specializing in the "Specialist Master’s Degree in Electronic Business in the Private and Public Sectors." She previously completed a Bachelor’s in Economics in 2022 from the same university, focusing on trade and logistics processes. Diana Pofuk is skilled in using various IT software, including Bizagi, Tableau, and Vensim. Additionally, she is an active member of the Volunteer Fire Department. The author can be contacted at dianapofuk543@gmail.com.

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Stjepić, A.-M., & Pofuk, D. (2024). Strategic Database Modelling for Enhancing Firefighter Station Operations. ENTRENOVA - ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion, 10(1), 578–588. https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0043

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