"Protecting the People's Safety: The Remarkable Efforts of New Firefighters in Jeonnam"

From Resuscitation to Vehicle Fire Suppression During Business Trips, Commutes, and Training

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] From saving lives to extinguishing vehicle fires, rookie firefighters in Jeonnam are playing their roles excellently.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 10th, a fire broke out on the road in Dorim-ri, Seongjeon-myeon, Gangjin-gun, around 6:20 p.m. on the 1st, involving a 1-ton cargo truck.

Firefighter Yoon Janggun of Gangjin Fire Station, who was off duty after finishing his daytime shift and heading home, immediately took out the fire extinguisher from his vehicle upon seeing the scene and attempted to put out the fire.

When the extinguishing agent ran out, he asked for help from a passing bus and used the fire extinguisher on the bus to initially suppress the fire.

Earlier, on the 25th of last month, a man in his 50s suddenly collapsed at a construction site near an elementary school in Samhak-dong, Mokpo City.

Rookie firefighters Andohyeong and Kim Seongchang, who were moving to their next destination after a safety experience event, immediately rushed to the patient and performed CPR and emergency treatment.

After about 7 minutes of CPR and emergency care, the patient regained consciousness and breathing at the scene and was transported to a nearby hospital for accurate examination. It is known that he is currently recovering.

Also, on the 8th of the same month, around 6 a.m., a fire broke out at a pension near the Jeonnam Fire Training Center.

At that time, trainee Kim Seongil (currently assigned to Mokpo Fire Station), who was receiving training at the center, smelled burning rubber and, while checking the surroundings, confirmed flames rising at the eaves behind the building.

He promptly guided people to evacuate and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Although it was a situation where significant human and property damage was feared, the calm response during the early stage of the fire limited the damage to only part of the pension’s exterior.

All three cases are stories of rookie firefighters who were assigned to fire stations after completing their initial training on the 24th of last month.

Ma Jaeyoon, head of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, “It must be difficult to adapt to a new environment after being assigned to a fire station, but hearing about the good deeds of new firefighters is gratifying as a senior. Please continue to be careful to prevent safety accidents and work hard for the safety of the people.”

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