Jeonnam Prospective New Firefighters Conduct First Training at 'Live Fire Training Facility'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Prospective new firefighters in Jeonnam have begun their first fire response training.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 24th that it conducted the first training for 117 prospective new firefighters using the 'Live Fire Training Ground.'

The newly constructed 'Live Fire Training Facility,' completed in December last year, is installed on the fifth floor of the Jeonnam Fire School's comprehensive training ground, the first of its kind nationwide, designed to provide practical training for Korean-style apartment fire scenarios.

At the training ground, trainees experience temperatures ranging from 600 to 1000℃ by burning combustible materials such as wood, directly observe phenomena occurring at different stages of fire progression including special phenomena like flashover, and receive education on compartment fire suppression techniques.

To prepare for this live fire training, a two-month preliminary pilot operation was conducted to verify the safety of the training facility and to identify an environment that maximizes training effectiveness, thoroughly preparing against safety accidents.

The main training contents included ▲ observation of special fire phenomena (rollover, flashover, etc.) ▲ experience with neutral zone, fuel-controlled, and ventilation-controlled fires ▲ fire suppression response technique training ▲ fire suppression using fire hoses.

At the comprehensive training ground, integrated training is also conducted, including opening fire doors in preparation for high-rise building fires, using standpipe systems, and fire hydrant-based fire suppression.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters plans to continuously expand education through the 'Live Fire Training Facility' not only for newly appointed personnel but also for current employees to strengthen the fire response capabilities of suppression teams.

Kim Joil, head of the Fire Headquarters, said, “As the saying goes, ‘Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles,’ firefighters must understand fire to avoid danger in the fight against it and to protect the precious lives of the people,” adding, “We will nurture elite firefighters who create a safe Republic of Korea through continuous education and training.”

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