Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters Prepares Measures for Medical Sector's Second General Strike

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters will strengthen 119 emergency situation management until the strike ends in preparation for the nationwide medical community's second general strike scheduled for the 26th.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will first expand the emergency consultation reception desk by utilizing 60 nurses and first-class emergency medical technicians among the 119 call reception staff.

They will also support medical guidance using medical advisors from the National Fire Agency.

In addition, they will identify and manage operational information of on-duty medical institutions and pharmacies. In particular, in case of hospital refusal incidents, they will immediately report to the National Fire Agency Emergency Situation Management Center to prepare for the collective medical community strike.

A Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters official emphasized, "With not only residents but also fellows participating in the strike, there are concerns about the expansion of medical office closures," adding, "We will strengthen emergency situation management to ensure that residents do not suffer any damage."

Meanwhile, during the first medical community strike on the 7th-8th and 14th-15th, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters received an average of 588 and 612 emergency-related reports per day, respectively. This is an increase of 4% and 9% compared to the average of 564 reports per day received from the beginning of this year until July.

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