Gwangju Bukbu Fire Department Promotes 'Evacuate First in Case of Fire' Campaign

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Northern Fire Station announced on the 28th that it is promoting "Evacuate First When There Is a Fire" year-round to reduce casualties by ensuring quick evacuation routes in case of fire.

In the early stages of a fire, it is acceptable to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher, but if there is a risk of the fire spreading, evacuation comes first. Especially for disaster-vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, evacuation is prioritized regardless of the situation due to physical limitations and decreased judgment ability.

Accordingly, the fire station is promoting the importance of evacuation through guidance on action procedures during various fire safety education and training sessions to prevent casualties among disaster-vulnerable groups who are unlikely to expect early fire suppression.

When a fire occurs, press the emergency bell, inform those around you of the fire, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel, evacuate quickly through the emergency stairs in a low posture, and then report to 119.

Kim Gwan-ho, Director of the Prevention and Safety Division, said, "We ask for special attention to securing emergency exits, confirming evacuation routes, and learning evacuation methods in daily life to ensure personal safety in case of fire."

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