Seogwipo Fire Station Operates 'Mountain Trail Safety Keeper' on Hallasan Yeongsil Course

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Seogwipo Fire Station of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (Chief Kim Ji-hyung) announced on the 7th that it will operate a 'Mountain Trail Safety Keeper' on the Yeongsil Course of Hallasan Mountain to ensure the safety of hikers during the peak autumn hiking season.

The 'Mountain Trail Safety Keeper,' composed of one firefighter and two volunteer firefighters, will operate on weekends and public holidays during the spring season (May) and autumn season (September to October).

At the entrance of the hiking trail, they will provide hikers with education on mountain accident prevention rules, rescue and first aid in case of mountain accidents, wildfire prevention publicity, and conduct simple health checks such as blood pressure measurement for those who wish. They will request hikers showing abnormal physical signs to refrain from hiking.

Kim Ji-hyung, Chief of Seogwipo Fire Station, said, "Before hiking, be sure to familiarize yourself with mountain accident prevention rules and action guidelines, and in case of an accident, promptly report to 119. We hope all hikers have a safe and enjoyable hike."

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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