Majeyun, Head of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, Visits Suncheon City COVID-19 Vaccination Center Site

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Ma Jae-yoon, head of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, visited Suncheon National University International Convention Center on the 4th to inspect the COVID-19 quarantine site in the eastern region of Jeonnam.

Accompanying him on this inspection were the head of the Response and Rescue Division of Suncheon Fire Station, the head of the Health Promotion Division of Suncheon City Health Center, and the captain of the Suncheon Volunteer Fire Brigade.

The Suncheon National University International Convention Center operates as a local vaccination center, administering an average of 560 vaccinations daily. Three paramedics and one ambulance from Suncheon Fire Station are stationed there to carry out tasks such as vaccination, observation of adverse reactions, emergency treatment, and patient transport.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Suncheon Fire Station has transported 88 confirmed patients, 548 suspected patients, 12 individuals with adverse vaccine reactions, and 15 overseas entrants, and has supported 222 specimen transports.

After receiving a status briefing from the head of the Response and Rescue Division of Suncheon Fire Station and the head of the Health Promotion Division of Suncheon City Health Center, Head Ma toured the vaccination center, focusing closely on ▲ transport procedures in case of adverse reactions ▲ rescue conditions in case of fire at the vaccination center ▲ proper operation of fire extinguishing equipment within the center ▲ adequacy of fire shutter compartmentalization and management ▲ and removal of other fire hazards.

Following encouragement of the paramedics supporting the vaccination medical center, Head Ma Jae-yoon stated, “Jeonnam Fire Department has stationed firefighting forces to reduce the burden on vaccination medical staff and to serve as the frontline in COVID-19 quarantine at local vaccination centers, ensuring disaster safety through preparedness and response.” He added, “Although variables have arisen due to the rapid increase in confirmed cases and the emergence of the Delta variant, we will respond in close cooperation with related agencies such as the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.”

After completing his schedule at the Suncheon National University Vaccination Center, Head Ma moved to inspect the temporary screening clinic at Yeosu Expo Station.

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