Introducing environmentally friendly soap-based f irefighting agent for extinguishing forest and peatland fire in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Technology Acceptance Model

Central Kalimantan experienced the highest rates of burning and the most repeated fire incidents. Water is the most common means of extinguishing forest fires in Indonesia. However, it is less efficient at wetting and penetrating hydrophobic surfaces during the extinction of peatland fires. Firefighting agents with high penetration capabilities are added to improve the performance in fire extinguishing forest fire. Introducing an environmentally friendly soap-based firefighting agent (SFA) for extinguishing forest fire require a socio-technological transition process. This paper aims provides comprehensive information on the process of introducing technology, quantifying multiple benefits and interview survey to evaluate the perceived acceptance of technology of firefighting agents. There is no gap of expectation on what the potential user can get and cannot get from the technology. We also conf irm the technology acceptance model of SFA in Central Kalimantan. Technology-inclusive system transitions supported by appropriate enabling conditions, including effective multi-level governance and institutional capacity, policy design, and implementation can generate benefits across different sectors at a local and national level.