Gwangju Seobu Fire Station Conducts Life-Saving Training for Water Accident Preparedness

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Seobu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City (Chief Yang Young-gyu) conducted a lifesaving training session on the 17th at the Nambu University Municipal International Swimming Pool.

Drowning accidents occur most frequently during the summer when water activities are common, especially concentrated in August and September, requiring special attention for prevention.

The rescue team received theoretical education on drowning accident cases and specifications of water rescue equipment, and through practical exercises such as standard operation procedures for different types of drowning accidents, searching for water victims, and emergency treatment for victims, they spent time enhancing their response capabilities.

Yang Young-gyu, Chief of Seobu Fire Station, said, "Summer is a time when drowning accidents can occur unexpectedly due to the increase in vacationers enjoying water activities and sudden heavy rains, so we will continuously conduct training to secure response capabilities."

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