Gwangju Dong and Nambu Fire Stations, Fully Committed to Preventing Water Play Safety Accidents in Summer

Launch of the '119 Citizen Lifeguard Corps'

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station held the inauguration ceremony of the '119 Citizen Lifeguard Team' on the 25th and will work to prevent water play safety accidents during the summer season for two months. Photo by Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Fire Department is making every effort to prevent water play safety accidents during the summer season.

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station (Chief Yang Younggyu) announced on the 25th that it has launched the '119 Citizen Water Rescue Team' to carry out summer water accident prevention activities in the upper reaches of Gwangjucheon.

The 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team consists of 20 volunteer firefighters. From next month 1st to August 31st, they will conduct patrol activities in the upper reaches of Gwangjucheon, from Sotaegyo to Banghakgyo.

The main duties include ▲ lifesaving and prevention of drowning accidents and other safety measures ▲ waterfront surveillance activities ▲ management of control lines in dangerous areas ▲ safety guidance and promotion of water play safety accident prevention ▲ operation of fire safety education experiences such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Kim Intaek, head of the 119 Disaster Response Team, said, “We thank the citizen water rescue team members who voluntarily participate for the safety of our local residents, and ask them to do their best as local safety guardians this summer as well.”

Gwangju Nambu Fire Station held the launch ceremony of the '119 Citizen Lifeguard Team' on the 25th and will work to prevent water-related safety accidents during summer play for two months. Photo by Gwangju Nambu Fire Station

On the same day, Gwangju Nambu Fire Station held a launch ceremony for the '119 Citizen Water Rescue Team' at Seungchonbo, attended by about 50 firefighters and water rescue team members, for the safety of summer vacationers.

From next month, for two months, they will be stationed at Seungchonbo on Saturdays and holidays to prevent safety accidents of vacationers and perform rescue and first aid duties, and conduct fire safety education such as fire extinguisher, fire hydrant, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation through citizen participation events.

Jung Seonmo, chief of Nambu Fire Station, said, “It is expected that many citizens will visit Seungchonbo due to the hot weather,” and added, “We will do our best to prevent safety accidents and secure the golden hour for water accidents centered on the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team.”

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