Optimizing Fire Scene Analysis: Hybrid Convolutional Neural Network Model Leveraging Multiscale Feature and Attention Mechanisms

The rapid and accurate detection of fire scenes in various environments is crucial for effective disaster management and mitigation. Fire scene classification is a critical aspect of modern fire detection systems that directly affects public safety and property preservation. This research introduced a novel hybrid deep learning model designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of fire scene classification across diverse environments. The proposed model integrates advanced convolutional neural networks with multiscale feature extraction, attention mechanisms, and ensemble learning to achieve superior performance in real-time fire detection. By leveraging the strengths of pre-trained networks such as ResNet50, VGG16, and EfficientNet-B3, the model captures detailed features at multiple scales, ensuring robust detection capabilities. Including spatial and channel attention mechanisms further refines the focus on critical areas within the input images, reducing false positives and improving detection precision. Extensive experiments on a comprehensive dataset encompassing wildfires, building fires, vehicle fires, and non-fire scenes demonstrate that the proposed framework outperforms existing cutting-edge techniques. The model also exhibited reduced computational complexity and enhanced inference speed, making it suitable for deployment in real-time applications on various hardware platforms. This study sets a new benchmark for fire detection and offers a powerful tool for early warning systems and emergency response initiatives.