Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Enhances On-Site Response Capabilities with 'Firefighting Tactics Training' Evaluation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Nambu Fire Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it conducted a firefighting tactical training evaluation resembling actual scenes to strengthen on-site response capabilities.

The firefighting tactical training evaluation is conducted twice a year, divided into the first and second halves, targeting fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical personnel. It aims to ensure they master essential basic tactics for firefighting activities at various disaster sites for swift and accurate on-site operations.

The first half firefighting tactical training evaluation included events such as ▲ wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and emergency breathing methods ▲ rope knotting techniques ▲ rope descent and climbing ▲ cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillators.

Go Jung-hyun, head of the 119 Disaster Response Team, stated, “Since each staff member’s firefighting tactical ability at disaster sites is directly linked to citizens’ safety, we are striving to enhance professionalism. Through continuous training, we will improve staff’s on-site response capabilities to protect citizens’ lives and property.”

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