Five Traditional Markets in Sancheong-gun... Fire Safety Inspections and Safety Education Conducted

Training on Initial Response Methods Including How to Use Fire Extinguishers

Fire Safety Inspection for Traditional Markets
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 1st that it conducted fire safety inspections and safety education over five days at five traditional markets in the region, including Deoksan Market.

This inspection and education were prepared to minimize human and property damage caused by fires by informing about prompt initial response and evacuation procedures in case of fire in traditional markets.

The inspection involved the Korea Fire Insurance Association, a fire inspection agency, the fire station, and the merchants' association.

The county checked the management status of firefighting facilities such as fire extinguishers and fire hydrants to prevent fire risk factors in advance and to quickly suppress unexpected fires, while removing obstacles to firefighting activities.

Along with the inspection, explanations were given to market merchants on the correct use of fire extinguishers, initial response methods, and precautions when using various fire sources or flammable materials.

Meanwhile, Gyeongnam Province and Sancheong-gun support 60% of the subscription fee (up to 120,000 KRW per store annually) when traditional market merchants subscribe to the fire mutual aid of the Small Enterprise and Market Service.

A county official said, “This fire safety inspection is one of various efforts to create a safe traditional market,” adding, “Raising awareness about fire is important, but it is above all crucial to have an independent safety management system centered on the merchants' association.”

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