Dongjak-gu, 2020 Fall Wildfire Prevention Comprehensive Measures Implementation

Designated as Autumn Wildfire Prevention Period for 45 Days from November 1: Establishment and Operation of Countermeasures Headquarters... Formation of Wildfire Suppression Teams, Joint Drills with Dongjak Fire Station, Operation of Wildfire Surveillance Posts, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Changwoo Lee) is making every effort to prevent forest fires through a comprehensive autumn forest fire prevention plan.

The district has designated the period from November 1 to December 15, a total of 45 days, as the autumn forest fire prevention period and has established and operates the "Forest Fire Prevention Countermeasures Headquarters" (hereinafter referred to as the Headquarters) with the mayor as the head.

The Headquarters is composed of 275 ground and auxiliary firefighting personnel, including the head, controllers, and officers, and will engage in forest fire prevention and firefighting activities.

First, an emergency standby duty team will be organized to respond effectively to emergencies such as forest fires without any gaps on weekends and holidays.

In the event of a forest fire, the firefighting team, equipped with firefighting vehicles, backpack pumps, and other firefighting equipment, will work closely with related organizations such as Dongjak Fire Station, military units, and police stations to quickly extinguish the fire on site.

Since 2017, the district has separately organized a "Forest Fire Specialized Prevention and Firefighting Team," which patrols key areas during normal times and prevents forest fires in advance through ground firefighting activities during emergencies.

Additionally, during the countermeasure period, the district will operate forest fire monitoring posts at three locations: Seodalsan, Guksabong, and Kkachisan Neighborhood Parks; conduct joint drills with Dongjak Fire Station in November; and carry out forest fire prevention promotions and campaigns.

Since March 2006, the district has continuously implemented forest fire prevention measures, resulting in zero forest fire incidents to date. From February 1 to May 15, a 104-day "Spring Forest Fire Prevention Comprehensive Plan" was implemented to thoroughly prevent forest fire damage.

For more details, please contact the Parks and Greenery Division.

Kim Wonsik, head of the Parks and Greenery Division, stated, "We will do our best to protect the precious lives and property of residents through this forest fire prevention activity," and added, "We ask for the active interest and participation of residents in forest fire prevention."

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