Jeonnam Fire Department Establishes Foundation for Training Excellent Drone Qualified Personnel

Jeonnam Fire Academy Obtains Certification as 'Ultralight Aircraft Specialized Training Institution'

Three Drone Tactical Training Sessions Starting in Second Half... Aiming to Enhance Public Service

Jeonnam Fire Academy has been designated as a 'Specialized Training Institution for Ultralight Aircraft Pilots,' establishing a foundation to cultivate qualified drone operators.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 30th, Jeonnam Fire Academy recently obtained the 'Certification as a Specialized Training Institution for Ultralight Aircraft' from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

If on-site firefighters complete specialized drone pilot training and professionally utilize drones, it is expected to greatly assist in firefighting tactics such as searching for missing persons and deploying firefighting forces at large disaster sites.

Since last year, Jeonnam Fire has been striving to meet the personnel, equipment, and facility standards required for designation as a specialized training institution and underwent an on-site inspection by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority last month.

With the designation as a specialized training institution, Jeonnam Fire plans to conduct three drone tactical training courses starting in the second half of this year. Additionally, it will pilot a drone specialist qualification acquisition course and gradually expand its operation from next year.

Through this, Jeonnam Fire aims to enhance the drone operation expertise of its staff and improve the quality of safety services provided to the public.

Jeong Yong-in, the head of the Fire Academy, stated, “We will provide professional and systematic training to minimize human and property damage by utilizing drones at various disaster sites.”

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