Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Dispatched to Scenes Every 29 Minutes Last Year

'2021 Emergency Activity Statistical Analysis' Released... Dispatch Cases Up 9.5% Compared to Previous Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Paramedics belonging to Gwangsan Fire Station in Gwangju (Chief Song Seonghun) were dispatched to the scene once every 29 minutes last year, according to statistics.

According to the '2021 119 Ambulance Activity Statistical Analysis Results' announced by Gwangsan Fire Station on the 9th, the number of ambulance dispatches by Gwangsan Fire Station last year was 18,251 cases, an increase of 1,577 cases (9.5%) compared to the previous year.

The average number of dispatches per day was 50, with ambulance dispatches occurring every 29 minutes. A total of 9 ambulances were operated, and excluding non-transport cases, each ambulance transported 1,575 patients to hospitals.

By patient type, disease patients were the most numerous at 8,352 (66.3%), followed by accident injury patients at 2,369 (18.8%), and traffic accident patients at 1,460 (11.1%).

Among traffic accidents, motorcycle traffic accidents increased by 24 cases (7.4%) and electric kickboard accidents increased by 42 cases (70%) compared to 2020.

The largest increase in dispatches compared to the previous year was the transport of patients related to COVID-19, including confirmed and suspected patients and those with adverse reactions to vaccinations. It was recorded as 2,354 transports, an increase of 968 cases (69.8%).

Chief Song Seonghun said, “Based on last year’s statistical data on ambulance dispatches and other fire activities, we plan to analyze timing and types to prepare proactive response measures,” adding, “Gwangsan Fire Station will do its best to provide high-quality fire services to the citizens of Gwangju.”

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