Jeonnam Fire Department Dedicates Efforts to 'Life Rescue Training' in Preparation for Summer Water Accidents

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) is dedicating efforts to life-saving training in preparation for summer water accidents.

Jeonnam Fire announced on the 30th that it conducted special rescue training for special rescue team members in the inland water areas of Jangheung-gun to prepare for summer water accidents.

This training was organized to strengthen the response capabilities of the 119 special rescue team by utilizing drones and rescue equipment in preparation for water accidents caused by heavy rains during the monsoon season.

The training focused on rapid and accurate life-saving activities by assuming a water accident scenario, conducting a primary visual search near the reservoir using drones and boats, followed by the use of advanced equipment (underwater video detector and underwater sonar detector).

In the past three years (2018?2020), a total of 1,338 water accidents occurred in the province (413 in 2018, 368 in 2019, and 557 in 2020).

In particular, last year, due to record-breaking monsoon rains and heavy rainfall, the number of incidents increased by 51% (189 cases) compared to the previous year.

Choi Jongsoo, captain of the 119 special rescue team, said, “Due to the nature of water accidents, rapid initial response is crucial as it is directly linked to lives, so we will do our best to respond systematically through continuous training.”

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