Delivery Worker Who Prevented Large Apartment Fire with Quick Report Awarded '119 Reporting Merit' Commendation

Mr. Jung Woo-sang receiving a commendation for distinguished service in 119 emergency calls

A man in his 30s who discovered black smoke and quickly reported it to the fire station, preventing a large-scale apartment fire, was selected as the 'Gyeonggi Fire Department's First 119 Reporting Merit Recipient.'

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 4th that they selected Jeong Woosang (38 years old) as the first 119 Reporting Merit Recipient and awarded him a commendation from the Anyang Fire Station Chief.

Jeong, a delivery driver, noticed black smoke coming from the second floor of an apartment in Anyang around 12:30 PM on the 11th of last month while delivering goods. Sensing a fire, he immediately called 119.

He did not stop there; he connected the 119 dispatcher with the apartment management office staff, helping facilitate resident evacuation announcements and the prompt shutdown of electricity and gas.

The Fire and Disaster Headquarters stated that thanks to Jeong’s quick and accurate 119 report and these actions, a disaster that could have escalated into a large fire was contained early. He was selected as the first 119 Reporting Merit Recipient by the Gyeonggi Fire Department and received a commendation.

The Fire and Disaster Headquarters plans to regularly promote awards for 119 Reporting Merit Recipients to encourage those who contribute to protecting others' lives and property through 119 reports.

Jo Sonho, head of the Fire and Disaster Headquarters, said, "In a situation that could have been easily overlooked, mature civic awareness led to a fire report that prevented major damage," and added, "We hope more people like Jeong Woosang will come forward."

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