Jeonnam Fire Department "Report Emergencies to 119 During Chuseok Holiday"

Entering 'Emergency Duty System' for Report Reception and Situation Management

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 17th that from the 18th, during the Chuseok holiday, the 119 emergency call reception and situation management will switch to an emergency duty system in preparation for any urgent situations.

If an emergency occurs during the Chuseok holiday or if you need information about hospitals and pharmacies that are open, you can call 119.

During last year's five-day Chuseok holiday, there were a total of 1,231 emergency patient 119 calls. The daily average was 246 calls, about 2.4 times higher than on weekdays (103 calls).

The number of fire service uses at the 119 comprehensive situation room to guide residents to hospitals and pharmacies open during the holiday also increased sixfold, with a daily average of 162 cases (total 809 cases) during last year's holiday period compared to the usual 27 cases.

This year, Jeonnam Fire Headquarters expects a significant increase in 119 emergency calls during the Chuseok holiday and plans to switch to an emergency duty system by increasing counseling personnel at the 119 comprehensive situation room to guide emergency patients to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies operating during the holiday period.

Additionally, when a call is received, they will provide guardians with emergency treatment instructions that can be performed before the ambulance arrives, and emergency medicine specialists will offer professional medical guidance to paramedics, including customized pre-hospital emergency treatment and medical consultations, to improve survival rates.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon stated, “If a safety accident occurs or medical consultation is needed during the Chuseok holiday, calling 119 will provide prompt assistance,” and added, “To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we hope people reduce contact and spend as much time as possible at home.”

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