Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters Deploys Firefighting Forces to Support COVID-19 Vaccination

Completion of Joint Safety Inspection by Related Agencies at Central Vaccination Center on the 22nd

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 25th that from the 23rd, they have deployed a 119 Rapid Response Team to the National Medical Center to support vaccine administration.

The deployed firefighting personnel consist of 5 paramedics and 1 ambulance. Qualified personnel such as nurses will assist with pre-preparation tasks at the Central Vaccination Center, including vaccine administration and drafting center operation guidelines, as well as transporting patients in emergency situations.

Additionally, they will be responsible for initial firefighting and evacuation guidance in case of fire, contributing to fire safety at the facility. Besides supporting firefighting efforts related to vaccine administration, the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters will also implement fire safety measures for the facility.

On the 22nd, fire stations, district offices, and the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation conducted a joint safety inspection of the Central Vaccination Center to identify fire vulnerability factors in advance.

For proactive safety management, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters will conduct regular fire prevention safety consultations and patrols using fire trucks. To prepare for incidents, an emergency contact network will be established between the Seoul Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Center, fire stations, and the Central Vaccination Center, and on-site adaptation training will also be conducted.

Choi Tae-young, head of the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters, stated, “Seoul Fire will fully support this critical turning point in overcoming COVID-19 through vaccination,” and added, “We will thoroughly implement fire prevention and response measures at the vaccination centers.”

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