Iksan Fire Station Issues Heat Illness Warning Amid Heatwave

10 Ambulances and 8 Pumbulances Designated as Heatwave Response Emergency Teams

Photo by Iksan Fire Station Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jaehee] The Iksan Fire Station in Jeonbuk is strengthening emergency response activities against heatwaves as the number of heat-related illness cases is expected to increase due to the heatwave following the end of the prolonged rainy season.

According to the Iksan Fire Station on the 14th, with the recent issuance of heatwave warnings in the province, to prevent worsening of conditions and aftereffects when heat-related illness patients occur, 10 local 119 ambulances and 8 paramedic ambulances have been designated as heatwave response emergency units for rapid response.

To this end, the fire station has equipped 2,102 heatwave response emergency supplies of 9 types, including ice vests for emergency treatment of heat-related illness patients, oral electrolyte solutions, and purified salt, in the 119 ambulances.

Furthermore, by receiving medical guidance and consultation support from the 119 Emergency Medical Situation Management Center, they actively respond to heat-related illness occurrences by providing information on heat-related illnesses and real-time guidance to medical institutions capable of treatment.

Also, when the daily maximum temperature is expected to remain above 35℃ for more than three consecutive days, a Heatwave 119 Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will be formed to immediately enter a response posture.

To prevent heat-related illnesses, safety rules must be followed, including ▲ refraining from strenuous activities during the strong sunlight hours of the day ▲ wearing light and loose clothing ▲ frequently drinking enough water to avoid thirst ▲ avoiding alcohol and alcoholic beverages ▲ using shade to avoid direct sunlight.

Chief Jeon Mihee said, “We ask that outdoor activities be avoided between 12 PM and 5 PM, when the weather is hottest,” and added, “If symptoms of heat-related illness such as dizziness and nausea appear, you should promptly call 119.”

Meanwhile, last year, the number of heat-related illness patients nationwide was 1,841, with 11 deaths recorded. The age group with the most deaths was people in their 40s (5 people), the location was mainly fields and paddies (6 people), and most cases occurred between 12 PM and 5 PM.

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