Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters Operates '119 Citizen Lifeguard Squad'... Until the End of August

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters will operate the '119 Citizen Water Rescue Team' for two months until the 31st of next month at 25 rivers, streams, valleys, and lakes across the province.

To this end, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters selected about 300 rescue team members, including those holding water rescue-related certifications, volunteer firefighters, and volunteers. An average of 106 members will be deployed daily to conduct not only life-saving operations but also preemptive hazard removal activities. In particular, they will also carry out tasks such as removing waterside bushes and COVID-19 disinfection work for water recreation visitors.

Hong Jang-pyo, the Safety Officer of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, explained, "Even amid the COVID-19 situation, water-related accidents are expected to occur, so this year as well, we are operating the 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team to prevent safety accidents and respond quickly to emergencies." He added, "All activities, including training and duty of the rescue team members, are conducted in accordance with the 'Social Distancing Basic Guidelines.'"

Meanwhile, last year, the Gyeonggi-do 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team mobilized an average of 121 members daily and carried out a total of 3,609 rescue and safety measures.

Regarding major activities, on July 31 last year, a water recreation visitor swept away by a rapid current in the Jojongcheon Valley in Gapyeong-gun was discovered and safely rescued by the Citizen Water Rescue Team on duty nearby.

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