Gyeonggi Fire Department, Policy Research 'Achievements'... Selected for 2 Government National Projects

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Two research projects, including the development of a wireless device linking mobile communication base stations using TV frequencies with disaster safety communication networks, promoted by the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters, have been selected for government support projects, giving momentum to their implementation.

On the 26th, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters announced that two projects it is promoting?'Development of a Wireless Backhaul Mobile Base Station for Providing Deep Underground and Underground Space Disaster Safety Communication Network Services' and 'Development of an Integrated Safety Management Platform Combining Firefighter Life-Saving Alarms and Wearable Wristbands'?have been finally selected in the '2022 National Life Safety Emergency Response Research Project' conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The National Life Safety Emergency Response Research Project is a government initiative temporarily promoted until 2024 to support research and development and field application that can quickly respond to various unexpected disaster safety issues.

This year, the government selected six research projects nationwide, including two projects from the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters. The government will provide 600 million KRW for each project.

The project for developing a wireless backhaul mobile base station to provide deep underground and underground space disaster safety communication network services aims to develop a wireless device that links commercial mobile communication base stations with disaster safety communication networks (PS-LTE) using TV frequencies, resolving communication disruptions in underground spaces to enable smooth on-site command and situation management.

The disaster safety communication network is a nationwide dedicated wireless communication network used by disaster-related agencies such as fire departments, police, and military for disaster response operations.

The project to develop an integrated safety management platform combining firefighter life-saving alarms and wearable wristbands involves developing a safety management platform device that links wristbands with existing smart life-saving alarms. By managing the biometric and motion information of firefighters in real time during field activities, it is expected to help ensure firefighter safety.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will conduct research on these projects until October 2024 following their selection in the government’s research project.

Nam Hwa-young, head of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, said, "The inclusion of two of our research projects in the government’s National Life Safety Research Project recognizes the in-depth policy promotion achievements of Gyeonggi Fire. We expect that once the research projects are completed and commercialized, they will significantly enhance on-site response expertise and firefighter safety."

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