On the 30th, the Gwangju Western Fire Station announced that it conducted an unannounced activation drill to enhance on-site response capabilities, including familiarization with functional tasks during the operation of the Emergency Rescue Control Team in the event of various large-scale disasters.


Gwangju Seobu Fire Station Conducts Emergency Rescue Control Team Drill for Large-Scale Disaster Preparedness View original image

This drill focused on cultivating the ability to smoothly operate the Emergency Rescue Control Team in preparation for unexpected disasters, mastering the procedures for activating response plans, understanding individual tasks, and improving emergency treatment such as triage of multiple casualties according to severity during disaster occurrences.


The training scenario assumed a large fire and crush accident caused by a city gas explosion, involving 140 firefighters, 40 personnel from emergency rescue support agencies, and 15 equipment vehicles.



A fire official stated, "As recent disaster accidents are becoming increasingly large-scale, we will do our best to protect citizens' lives and property through strengthening cooperation systems with related agencies, conducting practical joint drills to thoroughly prepare for large-scale disasters in emergencies, and systematic responses through repetitive proficiency training."


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