Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters Implements 'Fire Safety Support Measures' for College Entrance Exam Preparation

Emergency Transport Support for Mobility-Impaired CSAT Examinees Needing Urgent Transfer from 7 AM on the 18th
‘Fire Safety Managers’ Assigned at 35 Test Sites for Prompt Action in Emergencies Such as Fires

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 16th that it will implement fire safety measures at exam sites and provide emergency transport support for self-quarantined test takers to ensure the safe conduct of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

The Fire and Disaster Headquarters will first support the safe transportation of examinees taking the test at designated exam sites due to self-quarantine. If quarantine management agencies investigate in advance cases where self-quarantined CSAT examinees cannot travel by private vehicle and request assistance from the Fire and Disaster Headquarters, the 119 ambulance team, together with dedicated local government officials, will safely transport them.

At two locations, including the Namsan Residential Treatment Center where COVID-19 positive CSAT examinees take the exam, negative pressure ambulances are stationed nearby to provide emergency transport to hospitals in case of urgent situations.

Additionally, from 7 a.m. on the day of the CSAT, 96 administrative support vehicles will be distributed across 119 Safety Centers in Seoul to assist examinees with mobility difficulties and provide emergency transport support. Examinees requiring emergency transport can call 119 or contact the nearest 119 Safety Center to request assistance.

Meanwhile, to ensure the safe conduct of the CSAT, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters conducted a special fire inspection of 247 exam sites across Seoul by the 12th. This special inspection focused on verifying the proper operation of fire facilities and securing fire access routes for emergency situations.

To prepare for fires and emergencies at exam sites, 69 qualified firefighters, including paramedics, have been designated as ‘Fire Safety Managers’ and assigned to exam sites where disabled examinees are taking the test. Fire Safety Managers will perform duties from 8 a.m. on the exam day at 35 exam sites to respond promptly to emergencies or safety incidents.

Choi Tae-young, head of the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters, said, “We support the examinees who have devoted themselves to their studies despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19,” and added, “We will do our utmost to ensure fire safety support measures so that they can take the exam with peace of mind.”

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