'Gangil 119 Safety Center' Begins Operations in Seoul Godeok and Gangil Districts

Increase in Firefighting Demand Due to Population Influx in New Housing Development District

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the newly established 'Gangil 119 Safety Center' in the housing development district of Godeok and Gangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, will begin operations from 1 PM on the 23rd.

Located at 22, Godeok-ro 98-gil, Gangil-dong San 22-75, within the Godeok and Gangil 3 Districts, the Gangil 119 Safety Center occupies a site area of 1,243㎡, has three floors above ground, and a total floor area of 974.02㎡. Construction began in April and was recently completed.

The deployed firefighting force consists of 34 firefighters and 5 fire vehicles (1 pump, 1 tanker, 1 ambulance, 1 aerial ladder, and 1 motorcycle). To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the center will start operations immediately without a separate opening ceremony.

The nearby Godeok and Gangil-dong areas have seen a steady increase in firefighting demand due to the influx of approximately 80,000 new residents following housing development. With the commencement of operations at this 119 Safety Center, rapid on-site response to fires and other emergencies has become possible.

Lee Won-ju, Chief of Gangdong Fire Station, stated, "With the new Gangil 119 Safety Center starting operations, we can efficiently respond to emergencies such as fires, rescues, and medical emergencies in the Godeok and Gangil-dong areas. We will continue to ensure the safety of local residents more thoroughly."

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