Gyeonggi Fire Department Prepares 'Comprehensive Measures' for Heatwave... Operates Heatwave Ambulance Team

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is preparing and implementing a comprehensive heatwave countermeasure plan, including operating a heatwave ambulance team, until September.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters announced on the 10th that, anticipating higher-than-average temperatures this summer, it has designated 1,907 paramedics as heatwave ambulance teams and equipped ambulances with nine types of heatwave equipment, including ice vests and packs, physiological saline, and intravenous injection sets.

In addition, in case of reports of heat-related illnesses caused by the heatwave, emergency medical consultations and medical information on emergency treatment before the ambulance arrives at the scene will be provided.

Furthermore, water supply support will be actively promoted to prepare for drought-affected areas and livestock deaths at livestock farms.

A Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters official emphasized, "When a heatwave advisory is issued, please refrain from outdoor activities and avoid the heat by staying in cool places," adding, "We will do our best to protect the safety of residents from the heatwave."

Meanwhile, last summer in Gyeonggi-do, 338 people suffered from heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke due to the heatwave, and approximately 341,000 chickens and pigs died at 567 farms, causing property damage worth 2.579 billion won.

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