Sejong, Mandatory Use of Protective Gear for Paramedics

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Sejong City Fire Department has made it mandatory for paramedics operating in the area to wear infection protection suits.

Jochiwon Fire Station announced on the 6th that it plans to maintain this measure until the COVID-19 related crisis alert level is downgraded.

Jochiwon Fire Station has so far allowed all firefighters to wear Level D infection protection suits when responding to emergency calls involving users showing COVID-19 symptoms, or situations involving fever, respiratory symptoms, fainting, or unconsciousness.

However, considering the recent upgrade of the COVID-19 crisis alert to the ‘Severe’ level and the nature of 119 emergency calls where it is difficult to identify infectious disease-related information in advance due to the urgency of the situation, it has been made mandatory for all paramedics to wear infection protection suits when responding to the scene.

Furthermore, this measure will be maintained until the COVID-19 crisis alert is downgraded from the current ‘Severe’ level.

Additionally, after returning from dispatch, a three-step disinfection process will be conducted according to the ‘fire station’s’ disinfection guidelines, and all firefighters will undergo infection protection suit proficiency training at least once daily.

Jung Jong-woo, Head of the Response and Prevention Division at Jochiwon Fire Station, stated, “Our fire station is implementing urgent measures, including operating a dedicated COVID-19 paramedic team, to ensure citizen safety. Citizens should not misunderstand or feel anxious if they see paramedics wearing infection protection suits nearby, as it does not necessarily mean a confirmed COVID-19 case has occurred.”

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