Jeonnam Fire Department Monitors Firefighters' Psychological Stability with Daily Morning Letters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Department is focusing on the psychological stability of firefighters to ultimately improve services for residents.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced that it is producing and distributing the 'Jeonnam 119 Morning Letter' to support the psychological stability of personnel amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jeonnam 119 Morning Letter is created in a card news format by 12 internal psychological counselors, containing content that helps firefighters heal from PTSD and maintain mental health, and is distributed every morning to all staff.

As COVID-19 prolongs, paramedics on the front lines responsible for transporting confirmed and suspected patients are experiencing increased physical and mental fatigue. Additionally, due to the intense social distancing measures for firefighters, overall mental and physical health management, including stress relief, is necessary.

Jeonnam Fire Department expects that through the psychological stability of firefighters, better fire services can be provided to residents.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, “Due to Jeonnam’s regional characteristics, including a wide jurisdiction and lack of dedicated spaces, counseling activities have been somewhat limited,” and added, “We will promote various mental health improvement programs for firefighters and residents using a mobile psychological counseling vehicle.”

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