Jeju Western Fire Station Conducts 'Assault Accident Prevention and Countermeasure Training'

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Western Fire Station (Chief Kim Young-ho) announced on the 24th that it conducted ‘Assault Accident Prevention and Countermeasure Training’ for paramedics.

This training was conducted with the purpose of protecting paramedics from violent acts, as assaults and disturbances at emergency scenes by intoxicated individuals have recently become frequent.

The training content included instruction on the use of evidence-gathering equipment such as wearable cameras, education on manuals and behavioral guidelines to prevent assault damage, and training on preventing recurrence and courteous response to complaints through case studies of complaints.

In the past three years, the number of assault cases against 119 paramedics nationwide were 203 in 2019, 196 in 2020, and 248 in 2021.

According to the Fire Services Act, acts such as assault or threats against firefighters without justifiable reason, or damage to firefighting equipment, are defined as criminal acts punishable by ‘up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to 50 million won.’

Chief Kim Young-ho of the Western Fire Station said, “Physical violence against paramedics who are helping patients in emergency situations is a crime that threatens public safety,” and added, “We ask for warm support and cooperation so that paramedics can do their best for the safety of residents at the scene.”

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

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