Jeonnam Fire Department Ranks 2nd Nationwide Among Provinces in '119 Emergency Medical Service Evaluation'

Rising Trend Every Year Since 10th Place in 2018

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters ranked 2nd nationwide among provincial units in the ‘2021 119 Emergency Medical Service Quality Evaluation’ announced by the National Fire Agency.

Jeonnam Fire has shown a steady upward trend every year, ranking 10th in 2018, 8th in 2019, 3rd in 2020, and 2nd in 2021.

The ‘119 Emergency Medical Service Quality Evaluation’ assesses the overall quality of emergency medical services provided by paramedics before transporting patients to hospitals.

Considering conditions, the evaluation is divided into metropolitan cities and provincial units and has been conducted annually since 2012.

Its purpose is to improve paramedic professionalism and the survival rate of critically ill emergency patients through systematic quality management of all emergency activities from the reporting stage to emergency treatment and hospital transport.

Jeonnam Fire achieved high scores by performing well in all indicators, including the representative indicator of cardiac arrest patient survival rate at 10.0% (national average 9.8%) among 17 indicators.

This result was analyzed as stemming from ▲ reinforcement of emergency resources to provide dense emergency services ▲ operation of special emergency squads and paramedic ambulances ▲ systematic training to strengthen paramedic capabilities ▲ regular analysis and continuous feedback.

Kim Joil, Fire Headquarters Chief, said, “I applaud the paramedics who have continuously worked hard not only in response to COVID-19 but also to improve emergency service quality,” adding, “We will continue to make every effort to provide high-quality emergency services.”

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