Jeonnam Fire Department Takes Charge of Residents' Safety in the Peak Water Play Season

From July 1 to the end of August, '119 Water Rescue Teams' Deployed at 32 Recreational Sites in the Province

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 2nd that from July 1 to August 31, '119 Water Rescue Teams' will be deployed at 32 recreational sites across the province for residents.

The '119 Water Rescue Teams' is a community-centered, life-oriented safety policy aimed at preventing water-related accidents during the summer and creating a safe leisure environment.

A total of 134 personnel, including fire department staff and private volunteer resources, will be assigned daily to 32 major water play locations such as beaches within the province.

They undergo training on water accident site activity guidelines and specialized education for water rescue personnel.

Their main duties include safety measures to prevent drowning accidents at water play sites, patrols for prevention, first aid, providing convenience to users, and safety education guidance.

Last year, the 119 Water Rescue Teams rescued 7 people including drowning victims and transported 21 emergency patients such as jellyfish sting victims to hospitals.

Additionally, they provided on-site emergency treatment 332 times for simple thermal injuries and took 1,266 safety measures such as removing glass fragments.

Fire Chief Kim Joil said, "With the lifting of social distancing, a large crowd is expected during the vacation period, increasing the likelihood of water safety accidents," and added, "We will create a safe water play environment in the summer to minimize casualties."

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