Gwangju Bukbu Fire Department Operates 119 Safety Experience Event for Apartment Complexes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Northern Fire Station announced on the 13th that it operated a 119 Safety Experience event for residents of apartment complexes to strengthen fire safety management in multi-family housing.

This event was promoted to coincide with Fire Prevention Emphasis Month to enhance fire prevention in apartment complexes, which have a high risk of large fires and multiple casualties, improve citizens' ability to respond to emergencies, and raise awareness about fire safety.

Firefighters and volunteer fire brigade members participated in the event held at LH Cheomdan Humansia Complex 1 apartments. The main activities included ▲ CPR experience ▲ fire extinguisher, indoor fire hydrant, and emergency escape device experience ▲ guidance and education on the use of apartment evacuation facilities (lightweight partitions, emergency escape devices, downward evacuation exits, etc.) ▲ promotion of ‘Evacuate first in case of fire’ and ‘Do not use elevators during fire’ to reduce casualties ▲ fire facility consulting and encouragement to install rooftop evacuation guide signs ▲ safety use of heating appliances in winter and cautionary guidance on careless fire incidents.

Lee Dong-young, Chief of the Northern Fire Station, said, “We will do our best to ensure a safe winter through continuous fire safety management in apartment complexes,” and added, “We urge residents of apartment complexes to familiarize themselves with evacuation procedures and the use of evacuation facilities within their units in case of emergencies.”

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