Haenam Fire Station Conducts Response Drill for Inland Water Drowning Accidents

Haenam Fire Station Jindo 119 Rescue Team is conducting training to strengthen on-site response capabilities for inland water accidents during the summer season. (Photo by Haenam Fire Station)

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] The Jindo 119 Rescue Team of Haenam Fire Station (Chief Gu Cheonhoe) announced on the 28th that they conducted a three-day training from the 21st to the 23rd at Sacheon Reservoir area in Jindo-eup to strengthen on-site response capabilities against summer inland water accidents.

In the past three years (2018~2020), water-related accidents were concentrated in July and August, accounting for 38% (517 cases) of the total incidents due to summer vacationers, typhoons, and equipment. Last year, the number of accidents in July and August increased by 169% (181 cases) compared to July and August of 2019, due to prolonged rainy seasons and heavy rainfall.

This training was conducted to establish a rapid dispatch system and emergency response posture in case of water accidents, and included mission execution methods for safe and effective rescue activities. It covered training for various types of water and underwater accidents and special situations such as drowning situations on water, rescue, salvage, and safety measures.

The chief of the Jindo 119 Rescue Team at Haenam Fire Station stated, “We will continue to implement in-house training for proactive response to water accidents, master water rescue techniques, and make efforts to ensure water play safety and reduce water accidents.”

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