Spatial Analysis of Civil Defense Center Services in Mosul City: An Applied Study Using Location-Allocation Modeling

Authors

  • Nashwan Ali Hamadi Al-Hadidi University of Mosul / College of Education for Humanities - Department of Geography Author
  • Lect. Dr. Hussein Ali Aran University of Mosul / College of Education for Humanities - Department of Geography Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol22.Iss1.1530

Keywords:

Mosul city, Civil Defense, Maximum coverage, Network analysis.

Abstract

Civil defense services are a key pillar of urban security in cities. The efficiency of these centersCivil defense services are a key pillar for urban security, and their effectiveness depends on rapid spatial and temporal responses to emergencies, especially fires. This study analyzes the efficiency of the spatial planning of existing civil defense centers in Mosul and proposes additional locations to ensure accessibility and full urban coverage. Using Location–Allocation Modeling within Network Analysis in a GIS environment, the study considers a four-minute response time based on international standards. Results show that current centers cover only 29.6% of fire incident locations within four minutes, highlighting inefficiencies, particularly in residential neighborhoods on the city outskirts. To address this, the study recommends establishing new centers to reduce response times, enhance accessibility, and provide coverage proportional to the city’s population and area. With the proposed centers, coverage increases to 66.4% within four minutes and reaches 87.2% when a six-minute response time is applied, demonstrating significant improvement in spatial planning and emergency preparedness.

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Published

2026-02-01

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History and Geography

How to Cite

Al-Hadidi, N. A. H., & Aran, H. A. (2026). Spatial Analysis of Civil Defense Center Services in Mosul City: An Applied Study Using Location-Allocation Modeling. Wasit Journal for Human Sciences, 22(1), 524-505. https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol22.Iss1.1530

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