Jeonnam Fire Department 119 Water Rescue Team Plays Key Role as Safety Guardians

Operation ended after 62 days... 1,598 fire safety actions, 7 rescued, 21 given emergency treatment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team operated by the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters has played a significant role as a 'safety guardian' and successfully completed its mission.

Jeonnam Fire announced on the 2nd that it has concluded the operation of the 'Jeonnam Province 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team,' which protected the safety of residents for 62 days starting from July 1.

The 119 Citizen Water Rescue Team mobilized 1,989 firefighting officers and 1,708 civilian volunteers to conduct preventive activities responsible for water safety at 30 locations across 22 cities and counties in the province.

They carried out 1,266 safety measures, 332 on-site emergency treatments, totaling 1,598 firefighting activities, rescued 7 people, and transported 21 people to hospitals after providing emergency care.

The team performed tasks such as establishing on-site fire command posts, strengthening patrols in water recreation areas, building cooperative systems between civilian and public safety personnel, and conducting joint water rescue training.

Especially this year, to ensure safe operation for both the 119 water rescue team members and summer visitors, safety officers were assigned, and rescue personnel were organized in teams of two or more when deployed to rescue sites, enhancing operational efficiency.

Ma Jae-yoon, head of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, “I thank the team members who carried out their duties to ensure the safety of visitors to water recreation areas despite the hot summer and COVID-19 situation,” and added, “Jeonnam Fire will continue to be a part of residents’ daily lives.”

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