Gyeongnam Miryang-si, Establishes Wildfire Response Center at Government Office

Miryang City Wildfire Response Center, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Intern Reporter Lee Seryeong] Miryang City in Gyeongnam announced on the 31st of last month that it has established a Wildfire Response Center to improve the working conditions of the specialized wildfire prevention and suppression team and to efficiently manage firefighting equipment.

The Wildfire Response Center was constructed at the West Gate parking lot within Miryang City Hall, starting in August last year, with a budget of 650 million KRW. It is a two-story building with a total area of 455㎡, consisting of one waiting room, one office, one restroom, six garages, and one storage room.

The city had faced difficulties in wildfire suppression as the water tanks of firefighting vehicles often froze during the cold winter months, and the team members experienced discomfort in the cramped vehicles. To resolve these issues, the project was initiated.

Since October last year, a total of 145 personnel have been selected, including 50 members of the specialized wildfire prevention and suppression team and 95 local monitors from towns and townships, to focus on wildfire prevention and suppression activities. The establishment of the Wildfire Response Center is expected to invigorate these efforts.

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