Gwangju Fire Headquarters, Organizes and Reorganizes Autonomous Fire Brigades in Traditional Markets

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Fire Safety Headquarters announced on the 25th that it will reorganize the traditional market volunteer fire brigades to establish a fire prevention system within traditional markets by August 26.

The traditional market volunteer fire brigades have been formed and operated according to the "Gwangju Metropolitan City Traditional Market Volunteer Fire Brigade Support Ordinance," enacted on March 1, 2020.

Depending on the market size, the brigades consist of a captain, vice-captain, and members who are market merchants. They conduct night patrols and monitor fire hazards for fire prevention, respond initially in case of fire, and secure fire lanes around the market.

The city fire safety headquarters plans to reorganize the volunteer fire brigade personnel in local traditional markets, establish an operation council, and conduct education and training for volunteer fire brigade members to solidify the organizational system.

Additionally, to revitalize the volunteer fire brigades, the local fire stations will support on-site meetings on how to operate fire facilities, and outstanding volunteer fire brigade members will be awarded commendations. Equipment and uniforms necessary for activities will also be provided.

Go Minja, head of the Fire Safety Headquarters, said, "The role of volunteer fire brigades is very important in strengthening safety management of traditional markets and initial response in case of fire," adding, "We will do our best to create fire-free traditional markets through the revitalization of volunteer fire brigades."

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