"Yeongnam Alps, Drones Deployed for Human Search" ... Ulsan Fire Station Deploys Firefighting Drones

Utilization of Rapid and Safe Search for Life Rescue

Ulsan Fire Department's 'Firefighting Drone' deployed to the Yeongnam Alps mountain rescue site.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Ulsan Fire Department will deploy 'firefighting drones' to the Yeongnam Alps mountain rescue site starting from the 30th to prevent mountain safety accidents and conduct rapid life-saving activities.

The Yeongnam Alps, centered around Gajisan, boast nine peaks over 1000 meters above sea level with beautiful mountain terrain and scenery. Every autumn, numerous hikers visit, leading to an increase in mountain accidents.

Because the terrain is as rugged as the Alps, the name it bears, rescuers face difficulties accessing accident sites, making it hard to search for stranded persons. To address this, firefighting drones for life search have been deployed.

With the deployment of drones, rapid and safe searches will be possible even in areas difficult for rescuers to access during mountain distress incidents, greatly aiding life-saving efforts.

Jung Ho-young, Chief of Ulsan Fire Department, said, “Firefighting drones can be used not only in mountain rescue sites such as searching for stranded persons but also in various disaster sites. We will strive to enhance the usability of drones in the future to protect citizens' safety and precious lives.”

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