Jeonnam Fire Department Rescued 4,275 Lives Last Year

Fire Activity Statistics Analysis Released... 576,458 Reports Received

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Department saved 4,275 lives over the past year.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 4th that, according to last year's fire activity statistics analysis, 576,458 reports were received, and 286,873 on-site dispatches were made.

By category, there were 2,472 fires, 35,877 rescues, and 75,258 emergency medical services, averaging 7 fires, 98.3 rescues, and 205.6 EMS calls per day.

Among 9,215 fire dispatches, 2,472 actual fires occurred, resulting in 22 deaths, 98 injuries, and property damage amounting to approximately 29.1 billion KRW.

Compared to 2019, casualties decreased by 4 (1 death, 3 injuries), while property damage increased by 2.66 billion KRW. This increase is mainly attributed to significant damage in industrial facilities such as factories and warehouses.

By cause of fire, 'careless fires' accounted for 1,376 cases (55.7%), 'electrical factors' 536 cases (21.7%), 'mechanical factors' 241 cases (9.7%), and unknown causes 180 cases (7.2%).

Out of 35,877 rescue dispatches, 4,275 lives were saved. Compared to the previous year, dispatches increased by 261 and rescues by 27, mainly due to concentrated heavy rains and typhoons during the summer.

Among all rescue dispatches, 19,401 were for natural disasters and other life safety rescues, and 16,476 were general rescues such as traffic accidents and elevator accidents.

Additionally, at a total of 75,258 EMS scenes, 77,148 patients received emergency treatment and were transported.

Through the operation of the EMS Situation Management Center, 37,184 cases of emergency treatment and medical guidance were provided, delivering fire safety services to residents in critical condition.

Compared to the previous year, EMS dispatches decreased by 2,838 and transported patients by 6,359, which is understood to be due to reduced public activities amid COVID-19.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon stated, “Based on last year's fire activity statistics, we will strengthen fire prevention publicity activities focusing on carelessness and other causes,” adding, “We will do our best to establish more efficient fire measures so that residents can live safe lives.”

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