Gwangju Fire Headquarters Operates 'Foreign Fire Safety Instructor' Training Course

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Fire Safety Headquarters announced on the 2nd that it will operate the 'Fire Safety Instructor Training Course' for foreigners residing in Gwangju at the Nam-gu 119 Safety Education Center until the 4th.

This program is conducted under the slogan "Safe Together."

A total of 22 foreigners from six countries including Vietnam, China, Japan, and the Philippines are participating, receiving intensive training on emergency first aid such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, fire safety education including the use of firefighting facilities and evacuation procedures during fires.

Foreigners who complete the course are expected to participate as assistant instructors during fire safety education for foreigners residing in Gwangju, serving as a bridge to overcome language and cultural differences.

Kim Young-il, Head of the Rescue and Emergency Department, said, "Through training foreign fire safety instructors, we will strengthen fire safety education for foreigners in safety blind spots," and added, "We will do our best to make Gwangju safe for both foreigners and locals."

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