Jeonnam Fire Department Strengthens Rapid Response System for Christmas and Year-End Holidays, Initiates 'Special Alert Duty'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) is entering 'special alert duty' to prevent accidents and strengthen rapid response systems during Christmas and the year-end and New Year holidays.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 22nd, the Christmas special alert duty will be from the 24th to the 27th, and the year-end and New Year special alert duty will be from the 31st to January 3, 2021.

At 18 fire stations in the province, 15,272 firefighting personnel and 691 pieces of equipment will be on standby for immediate dispatch, focusing all efforts on preventing large-scale disasters 24 hours a day.

To strengthen the initial response system, fire station chiefs will be on the command line, and all staff will check emergency contact networks and reinforce cooperation systems with related organizations in preparation for emergencies.

With year-end and New Year events in the province fully canceled due to the impact of COVID-19, pump ambulances (fire pump trucks + ambulances) capable of fire and emergency medical activities will be deployed to 16 sunrise viewing spots in the province in anticipation of small gatherings.

In addition, non-face-to-face guidance on self-safety management methods will be provided to managers of multi-use facilities such as churches and traditional markets, and a 24-hour monitoring system for disaster prevention will be established by conducting mobile patrols using fire trucks in fire-prone areas and mobilizing local volunteer firefighters for foot patrols.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, “Although it is a difficult time due to the continued spread of COVID-19, we will do our best in proactive measures and disaster prevention activities so that residents can welcome a hopeful new year safely.”

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