Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station 'Enhancing On-Site Response Capability' Fire Truck Suction Operation Training

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Im Jongbok) announced on the 28th that it will conduct fire truck water intake operation training until the 2nd of next month.

This training, conducted at five locations including Pyeongdong Reservoir, was promoted to secure efficient firefighting water supply and to enable rapid and accurate on-site response.

The fire truck water intake function is the ability to draw water from reservoirs or rivers when firefighting water facilities such as hydrants are not available near the fire scene. It can also be used at flood damage sites.

▲ Maintaining the firefighting water supply system in preparation for water supply restrictions due to spring drought ▲ Identifying natural water sources near wildfire-prone areas ▲ Focusing on improving fire truck drivers' water intake operation skills in preparation for heavy summer rains.

Choi Byungbok, head of the 119 Disaster Response Department, said, “We will continue to conduct fire truck operation training to secure efficient firefighting water supply and ensure rapid and accurate on-site response.”

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