Expected Increase in Summer Heatwaves... Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters Operates Heatwave Ambulance Team

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 26th that it will operate the 119 Heatwave Ambulance in response to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast of an increase in summer heatwaves in Gyeongnam.

The 119 Heatwave Ambulance will be operated for about four months from May 20 to September 30.

It will utilize 110 119 ambulances and 101 pump ambulances equipped with nine types of heatwave response equipment, including cooling vests, from 18 fire stations across the province.

According to provincial dispatch statistics, there were 371 emergency patients due to heatwaves over the past three years. Last year, 71 emergency patients were transported through 76 dispatches.

Heat-related illnesses occurred from May and were concentrated in July and August (56 cases, 73.6%), with a higher proportion of male patients (50 males, 65.3%).

A Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters official urged, "If you feel dizzy in hot weather, be sure to rest and drink plenty of water, and if you experience any abnormalities in your body, please report to 119."

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