Jeonnam Fire Department Achieves Nationwide 1st Place for Two Consecutive Years in Field Response Capability Enhancement Research Presentation Contest

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) has secured first place nationwide for two consecutive years at the Research Presentation Contest on Strengthening On-Site Response Capabilities.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 31st, the Research Presentation Contest on Strengthening On-Site Response Capabilities is held annually under the supervision of the National Fire Agency to develop effective response technologies for fires that may cause multiple casualties or new types of fires.

This year, the contest focused on research presentations of on-site response tactics in three areas: large warehouse fires, energy storage system (ESS) fires, and duct fires.

Nineteen fire headquarters from cities and provinces nationwide participated, and a total of nine teams?three teams per category that passed the first preliminary round?advanced to the finals.

Jeonnam Fire participated in the energy storage system (ESS) fire research category and presented a response technique using a water tank method, winning the top prize, the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award.

ESS plays a role in storing electricity by combining with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power and supplying electricity stably by using it during peak demand times.

However, in the event of a fire, it releases massive energy and explosively emits flames, making it a very difficult facility to suppress fires in.

A representative from the Yeosu Fire Station TF team, representing Jeonnam, stated, "We achieved results by proposing the introduction of customized response equipment and directions for improving the response system necessary for ESS fires," adding, "We hope this will serve as an opportunity to apply these measures to the challenging ESS fire scenes."

Chief Kim Joil of the Fire Headquarters said, "We plan to continuously supplement research on this topic," and added, "We will do our best to establish a more effective response system at disaster sites to ensure the safety of the residents."

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