Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station: "Secure the 'Golden Time' for Building Disasters"

Special Training on 'Door Opening' Conducted

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Im Jongbok) announced on the 22nd that it will conduct a special "door opening" training for three weeks starting from the 21st to promptly respond to building fires and isolated rescue cases.

During the summer season, due to the rainy season and heat waves, the use of heating and cooling devices increases, leading to high electricity demand.

Therefore, anticipating a surge in electrical fires caused by power outages and overheating of electrical appliances, as well as heat-related illnesses among elderly people living alone, this training was promoted to enhance firefighting field activities tailored to seasonal characteristics.

The training includes theoretical education to understand the types of doors installed in buildings and the characteristics of locking devices, and hands-on experience using models that replicate the actual door structures.

Additionally, veterans with extensive door opening experience will provide know-how to new employees, which is expected to improve on-site response capabilities.

Im Jongbok, Chief of Gwangsan Fire Station, stated, “We recognize that rapid door opening and on-site entry during various disasters in buildings are the golden time to minimize damage to citizens' lives and property, and we will continue to strengthen research and training.”

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