Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station Conducts Rescue Training for Spring Mountain Accidents

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Northern Fire Station will conduct three training sessions by the 28th to strengthen the on-site response capabilities of rescue team members in preparation for spring mountain accidents in the Mudeungsan National Park area.

In the Gwangju area, the number of hikers has continuously decreased over the past three years due to the impact of COVID-19, but the number of rescue cases has been on the rise. The most common causes of accidents were missing persons and falls at 29.6%, followed by mountain and other causes at 24.8%, and personal illnesses at 19%.

This training was promoted to improve mountain rescue capabilities and secure the golden time through systematic rescue training in preparation for mountain accidents such as falls, distress, and various safety accidents, as the number of people visiting the mountains this spring is expected to increase with the lifting of social distancing.

The main training contents focused on ▲ personal safety education ▲ operation of mountain rescue equipment ▲ life-saving techniques for situations such as falls and distress ▲ search for missing persons using drones ▲ horizontal and crossing training ▲ emergency treatment for missing persons.

Park Jin-su, the 119 rescue team leader, said, “We will strive to strengthen the capabilities of rescue team members in preparation for mountain accidents,” and urged, “To prevent safety accidents, please choose a course suitable for your physical condition and follow mountain safety rules.”

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