Registering Enables Faster Dispatch... Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters Protects Lives with '119 Safety Call Service'

Anyone in Gyeongnam Province Can Join on Behalf

Check Underlying Conditions and Hospitals in Advance

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Gyeongsangnam-do Fire Department operates the 119 Safety Call Service, which allows for rapid emergency treatment tailored to patients based on pre-registered information.

The 119 Safety Call Service provides customized emergency treatment and hospital transport by dispatching paramedics who are already aware of the patient's diseases and characteristics when an emergency occurs for people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women, elderly living alone, and those with high-risk medical histories.

Because subscriber information registered at the 119 Safety Reporting Center is checked in advance, responders can quickly dispatch to the pre-registered address when the caller's consciousness is impaired or a fire occurs.

Upon dispatch, a text message is sent to the registered guardian notifying them that a report has been received, alerting them to the incident.

With a single registration, paramedics can view underlying diseases and usual hospital information, increasing the speed of emergency treatment and reducing transport time.

As of January 31 this year, the number of 119 Safety Call subscribers among Gyeongnam residents was 28,275, including 21,967 elderly aged 65 or older and 1,141 people with disabilities, with the service utilized 135,354 times.

Any Gyeongnam resident can register, and it can be done via computer or smartphone on the 119 Safety Reporting Center website.

For proxy registration, a guardian, social worker, or someone authorized to register on behalf of the beneficiary can do so, or visiting the nearest 119 Safety Center allows paramedics to assist with registration directly.

The Fire Department stated, "In a situation where meeting family and relatives is difficult due to COVID-19, this is a means to protect family health."

Kim Jong-geun, head of the Gyeongsangnam-do Fire Department, said, "The 119 Safety Call Service is a family guardian service that provides customized emergency services to patients," and added, "We hope many residents participate so they can receive prompt help in emergencies."

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