Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station Conducts Physical Fitness Test for Firefighters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Dongbu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 18th that it conducted a physical fitness assessment for firefighters at the Yongsan Sports Park exercise field.

The evaluation was conducted over three days between the 18th and 21st, with about 190 staff members divided into three groups performing six events: grip strength, back strength, sit and reach, standing long jump, sit-ups, and shuttle run. Additionally, warm-up exercises and pre-exercise routines were carried out before each measurement to prevent safety accidents.

The physical fitness measurements were conducted in strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, disinfecting inspection equipment, and checking for fever and respiratory symptoms, considering the spread of COVID-19 infection.

A Dongbu Fire Station official stated, “The importance of firefighters' physical fitness cannot be overstated,” and added, “Physical fitness is an essential factor to protect oneself and the citizens of Gwangju at accident scenes, so we ask for continuous fitness management on a regular basis.”

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