Jeonnam Fire Department, Joint Fire Drill for Industrial Accident Response at Yeosu National Industrial Complex View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 22nd that it conducted a joint firefighting drill for industrial accident response at LG Chem Yongsung Plant 2 in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex.


This joint firefighting drill was conducted to prevent safety accidents in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex, cultivate efficient accident response capabilities, and establish policy alternatives for prevention.


The drill, led by the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, involved 125 personnel and 23 pieces of equipment from Yeosu City, related organizations, and Yeosu Fire Station. It simulated a fire caused by a gas leak, focusing on initial activities using the in-house firefighting team and response training by the on-site command unit.


The key points included ▲ response to hazardous chemical leaks linked between the Fire Headquarters and the jurisdictional fire stations ▲ promotion of intensive safety management for large facilities through thorough inspections and checks ▲ meetings with company and related organization officials ▲ verification and inspection of firefighting facilities and guidance on response procedures in case of accidents.



A representative from the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters stated, "Safety accidents occurring in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex can potentially lead to large-scale disasters, so we must always be prepared to respond." He added, "Through regular joint drills, we will establish a cooperative system and thoroughly enhance disaster accident response capabilities."


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