Serhii MINIEIEV, Roman DYCHKOVSKYI, Dariusz PROSTAŃSKI, Vladyslav RYSKYKH Gliwice 18-12-2025, s. 1-99 ISBN 978-83-65593-50-4

This book, Fire Risk Management and Emergency Response in Mining Operations, provides a comprehensive examination of fire hazards, which remain among the most critical safety challenges in both surface and underground mining. Complex technological processes, combustible materials, and confined environments significantly increase the likelihood and severity of fire outbreaks. The work analyzes the mechanisms of fire risk formation, diagnostic indicators, and propagation scenarios specific to mining operations, integrating engineering, organizational, and environmental factors. A structured methodology for fire risk assessment is presented, combining probabilistic modeling, thermodynamic analysis, and hazard ranking to identify high-priority risk zones and vulnerable system components.

Special attention is devoted to emergency preparedness, including the optimization of evacuation routes, performance criteria for fire-resistant materials, real-time detection technologies, and the integration of sensor-based monitoring within digital mine-safety platforms. Drawing on case studies and simulation results, the book proposes an enhanced framework for emergency response planning that emphasizes rapid incident localization, coordinated rescue actions, robust communication, and the resilience of critical mine infrastructure. The findings aim to strengthen operational safety and support decision-making for mining companies, regulatory authorities, and emergency-response units by providing evidence-based strategies to reduce fire risks and improve emergency management systems in mining environments.