Jeonnam Fire Department Achieves 2nd Place Nationwide in 119 Emergency Medical Service Competition

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 31st that it won the Excellence Award, ranking second nationwide, at the '4th Korea 119 Emergency Medical Service Competition.'

Now in its 4th year, the '119 Emergency Medical Service Competition' is held annually under the supervision of the National Fire Agency to systematize the on-site treatment skills and activity records of paramedics in various firefighting environments, aiming to improve the quality of 119 emergency medical services at the pre-hospital stage.

This competition featured 32 paramedics from 8 cities and provinces who passed the first preliminary round out of 19 city and provincial headquarters, competing in their ability to perform emergency medical activities in simulated emergency situations.

The Gwangyang Fire Station team, representing Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, performed emergency medical activities involving patient treatment and the use of specialized equipment under the theme of 'Severe trauma caused by the fall of a fire suppression team member,' winning the Excellence Award, the National Fire Agency Commissioner’s Award.

Kim Joil, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, “We will strive to improve the quality of emergency medical teams to protect the precious lives of the people.”

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