'Fire, Rescue, Emergency, Chemical Level 1' Super Firefighter Emerges

Instructor Lee Dongsu, Fire Sergeant at Central Fire Academy

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Central Fire Service Academy announced on the 11th that it has produced the nation's first individual to obtain the 'Level 1 Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical, and Chemical' certifications at the academy.

Fire Chief Instructor Dongsu Lee of the Central Fire Service Academy's Education and Training Department passed the '12th Level 1 Fire Response Capability Certification Exam' last year, becoming the first in the country to hold four Level 1 certifications in fire response capability, lifesaving rescue, emergency medical services, and chemical accident response.

In particular, the Level 1 Fire Response Capability exam, introduced in 2011 to train firefighters with advanced expertise required at fire scenes, is considered a highly challenging test. Among approximately 65,000 firefighters nationwide, only 871 (1.3%) have obtained this certification.

Fire Chief Lee was appointed as an emergency medical technician with Level 1 certification in 2008, acquired Level 1 lifesaving rescue certification in 2019, and last November earned Level 1 certifications in fire response capability and chemical accident response, demonstrating his outstanding qualifications as an instructor who trains firefighters strong in the field.

The instructor explained the background of obtaining certifications in each field, saying, “While encountering special cases during field activities, I studied to accumulate more professional knowledge to rescue many people, which eventually led me to acquire these qualifications.”

Moreover, he was recognized for his teaching skills as a Central Fire Service Academy instructor by winning the Encouragement Award at the '27th National Fire Service Personnel Lecture Research Competition' held last April, becoming a role model for many staff members.

Fire Chief Lee stated that accumulating professional knowledge as a firefighter to save more lives is a natural duty, adding, “I will continue to make steady efforts to acquire the expertise and knowledge necessary to save lives in any disaster and contribute to nurturing field-strong talents as an instructor.”

The Education and Training Department of the Central Fire Service Academy stated that it will further focus on cultivating the professional capabilities of instructors in each field to foster qualities that enable rapid response to various disaster scenes through practical, field-centered education.

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