Jeju Development Corporation Leads Fire Safety Culture Promotion

Awarded Excellence Prize at the 6th Sososim Competition

Introduction of Firefighting Equipment and Employee Training Implemented at Jeju Samdasoo Facility

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] The Safety and Environment Team of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corporation announced on the 5th that they participated in the 6th Workplace Volunteer Fire Brigade ‘Sososim Competition’ hosted by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Fire Safety Headquarters and won the Excellence Award.

‘Sososim’ stands for the first letters of Fire Extinguisher, Fire Hydrant, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The Sososim Competition is held annually to improve the initial response capabilities of related personnel in the event of a disaster.

In this competition, held for the first time in three years due to COVID-19, a total of 8 teams and about 40 participants competed in three categories: fire extinguisher, indoor fire hydrant, and CPR. The corporation’s Safety and Environment Team won 2nd place and received the Excellence Award.

The corporation is introducing a lightweight fire pump truck and conducting fire safety training to enhance initial fire response capabilities at the Jeju Samdasoo business site and to foster a fire safety culture.

They are also continuously conducting training on the use of self-contained breathing apparatus for rescue and internal fire drills.

Kim Jeong-hak, President of Jeju Development Corporation, said, “We conduct regular training to create a thorough fire safety environment, do our best to prevent fires, and enhance the initial response capabilities of related personnel to minimize damage in case of disaster.”

He added, “We will contribute to making Jeju safe by strengthening cooperation not only to ensure safety within the company but also to support the local fire station and nearby areas during dry seasons in case of forest fires or other fires.”

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won baekok@asiae.co.kr

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