Jeonbuk Sunchang Fire Station Opens... 'Zero Safety Blind Spots'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyeong] The newly established Sunchang Fire Station in Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk, held an opening ceremony, raising the flag to eliminate safety blind spots.

On the 29th at 2 p.m., Jeonbuk Province, along with Jeonbuk Governor Song Ha-jin, Sunchang County Mayor Hwang Suk-ju, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Council Han Wan-su, Fire Headquarters Chief Hong Young-geun, heads of related local organizations, volunteer fire captains, and about 150 residents and officials, gathered at the Sunchang Fire Station located in Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, to cheer the vigorous start of the newly established Sunchang Fire Station.

The Sunchang Fire Station was established by expanding the existing Sunchang 119 Safety Center with a total project cost of 3.5 billion KRW, covering a site area of 5,473㎡, a total floor area of 2,595㎡, and a three-story building above ground.

Organizationally, it is composed of 2 departments, 1 division, 1 safety center, 1 rescue team, and 4 regional teams. The firefighting personnel increased from 65 to 129, and firefighting vehicles expanded from 12 to 22. Together with the Sunchang Volunteer Fire Brigade, they will be able to take responsibility for Sunchang’s safety as a powerful on-site firefighting resource in the event of various disasters.

Until now, there was no fire station dedicated to the residents of Sunchang-gun, raising concerns about effective firefighting operations. However, with the opening of the Sunchang Fire Station, high-quality firefighting safety services can now be provided promptly.

Jeonbuk Governor Song Ha-jin said, “With the establishment of the Sunchang Fire Station in an emergency medical vulnerable area, we can practice people-centered safety and health,” adding, “We will take this as an opportunity to take a strong step toward the great leap forward of Jeonbuk and create a safe and livable Jeonbuk.”

Meanwhile, with the opening of the Sunchang Fire Station, Jeonbuk Province now operates 12 fire stations, and plans to open fire stations in the Jinan, Muju, and Imsil areas in the future.

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