Jeonnam Fire Department Expands Operation of 'Infectious Disease Crisis Response Support Headquarters'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 26th that it will expand the operation of the ‘Infectious Disease Crisis Response Support Headquarters,’ which maintains a 24-hour response system following the declaration of the COVID-19 infectious disease crisis level as ‘Severe.’

On the 24th, Jeonnam Fire Headquarters Chief Ma Jaeyoon held an emergency video meeting on COVID-19 response and focused on discussing additional response measures with each department head of the headquarters and fire station chiefs across Jeonnam Province.

Going forward, the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters plans to strengthen crisis response by organizing the support headquarters with the Fire Headquarters Chief as the head, ▲ the Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department as the General Response Team, ▲ the 119 Integrated Situation Room as the Situation Management Team, ▲ the Fire Administration Department as the Operations Support Team, and ▲ the Response Prevention Department as the Media Public Relations Team.

In particular, it was decided to secure as much information as possible about the patient’s medical history and main symptoms at the 119 Integrated Situation Room’s report reception stage before dispatch.

Additionally, to prevent infection among firefighters, when transporting suspected COVID-19 patients with fever, respiratory symptoms, or those who have traveled or resided overseas, they will wear protective suits, and upon return, ambulances and emergency equipment will be disinfected and sterilized.

Jeonnam Fire Headquarters Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, “Except for one person who has been released from quarantine, there are no additional confirmed cases in Jeonnam Province yet, but since confirmed cases are increasing nationwide, we will do our best for proactive response.”

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