Jeonnam Fire Department Implements 'Emergency Rescue Safety Measures' to Prepare for Spring Mountain Accidents
Establishment of Rapid Rescue Response System by May
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 26th that it will implement the 'Mountain Accident Emergency Rescue Safety Measures' to address the spring season, when mountain accidents occur most frequently throughout the year.
This safety measure will be carried out until May to prevent mountain accidents and establish a rapid rescue response system, as the number of visitors to the mountains increases in spring and more people enjoy solo hiking due to COVID-19.
According to statistics, mountain accidents in the province over the past three years were 397 cases in 2018, 383 cases in 2019, and 396 cases in 2020. Among these, 343 accidents occurred in the spring season (March to May), accounting for 29.2%.
By type, there were 267 cases (22.7%) of general distress, 184 cases (15.6%) of slips and falls, 113 cases (9.6%) of personal illness, and 85 cases (7.2%) of exhaustion and dehydration.
To prevent mountain accidents in spring, it is important to fully understand the hiking course and use designated trails. Additionally, sufficient stretching and appropriate clothing to maintain body temperature should be considered.
The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters plans to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines by operating hiking safety keepers on major trails in each city and county, and inspecting and managing safety facilities such as simple rescue first aid kits and location guide signs.
They also plan to actively use SNS (Instagram, YouTube) to conduct non-face-to-face mountain accident education and promotion.
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Ma Jaeyoon, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, "As the weather warms up recently and more people visit the mountains, they are exposed to various safety accidents, so special caution is requested," adding, "Jeonnam Fire will do its utmost to implement the mountain accident emergency rescue safety measures for the safe hiking of residents."
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