The Development of Operational E The Development of Operational Effectiveness of Civil Defense Volunteers at the Sathon District Office Bangkok

Abstract

This Article aimed to study 1) the management of civil defense volunteer operations in Sathorn District, Bangkok; 2) the strengths and weaknesses of civil defense volunteer performance in Sathorn District; and 3) recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of civil defense volunteer operations in Sathorn District. The research employed a qualitative approach. The study population consisted of experts associated with the Civil Defense Volunteer Center in Sathorn District, while the sample group comprised nine purposively selected key informants. The research instrument was a structured interview, and the data were analyzed using content analysis to generate conclusions that address the research objectives.

The findings revealed that

1. management serves as a critical mechanism for development in preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.
2. the strengths of civil defense volunteers include close community engagement, volunteer spirit, and proactive responsiveness to situations, while major limitations involve inadequate equipment, lack of continuous training, unclear legal status, and limited systemic motivation.
3. policy recommendations emphasize the need for clearly defined roles, development of rescue and communication skills, provision of specialized equipment and budgetary support, establishment of motivational incentives and welfare benefits, as well as promotion of community participation and integration with professional agencies to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of disaster prevention and mitigation