Gyeonggi-do Fire Department Volunteer Fire Brigade Performs 11,089 CPR Sessions This Year

Volunteer firefighters belonging to the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters are conducting cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Amid growing interest in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) following the Itaewon tragedy, the Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade is drawing attention for leading CPR dissemination education to ensure the safety of residents.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 7th that the Volunteer Fire Brigade has conducted a total of 11,089 CPR dissemination education sessions for 238,312 residents from the beginning of this year through September.

Currently, 7,094 members of the Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade have obtained CPR instructor certification. This accounts for 63% of the total 11,191 volunteer firefighters. They provide CPR education to residents throughout the province at schools, senior centers, local event venues, hiking trails, and other locations.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters mandates CPR practical training before appointing volunteer firefighters and offers various opportunities to obtain CPR instructor certification after appointment. Every year, members receive training from external organizations such as the Korean Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Korean Red Cross. Additionally, a CPR class for volunteer firefighters is established at the Gyeonggi Fire School, providing year-round education.

A Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters official stated, "We plan to fully support qualification acquisition and educational opportunities so that all volunteer firefighters can become experts in CPR dissemination education," adding, "We will make further efforts to boost the morale of volunteer firefighters and improve their working conditions for the safety of Gyeonggi residents."

Meanwhile, schools, institutions, and organizations wishing to receive CPR education can apply for training at their local fire station.

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