Successful Fire Response Drill at Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle Sky-L65

Dongdaemun-gu, Approximately 500 Participants Including Firefighters, Police, and Civic Groups to Ensure Residents' Safety Despite Rain on the 29th

Strengthening the District's Disaster Response Capability through Realistic Drills Using Aerial Ladder Trucks, Articulated Trucks, and Helicopters

"Accidents can happen even on rainy days"

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) successfully conducted the "High-Rise Building Fire Response Field Drill" on the 29th as originally planned despite the rainy weather, in cooperation with related organizations such as the fire department and police.

The drill, held at the ‘Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle Sky-L65,’ which is scheduled for completion in July as part of the residential improvement project around Cheongnyangni Station, was promoted to strengthen the district’s response capability in case of disasters and to establish a close cooperative system with related organizations, ensuring that residents of Dongdaemun-gu can safely enjoy their daily lives.

At 2 p.m. that day, about 500 people including Dongdaemun-gu and related organizations (Dongdaemun Fire Station, Dongdaemun Police Station, Korean Red Cross), apartment officials, and civic groups began the drill assuming a fire caused by a vehicle explosion crashing into the building.

A self-defense fire brigade composed of apartment management office staff was deployed to suppress the initial vehicle fire. Following this, the fire department’s first responders arrived to rescue the driver. Assuming the fire had spread to the upper floors of the building due to the vehicle explosion, the drill involved ‘life rescue’ using an articulated truck, rappel device, and helicopter, as well as ‘fire suppression’ using an aerial ladder truck and pump truck.

After the situation ended, at the ‘Integrated Support Headquarters’ set up on site, recovery and restoration plans were discussed, including support for disaster victims, disaster waste disposal, emergency restoration and safety checks for electricity and gas. Each department and agency was instructed on recovery activities. The drill concluded with a fire department press briefing and encouragement for participants.

Encouraging firefighters after the 'High-Rise Building Fire Response Field Training'
Lee Pil-hyung, Dongdaemun District Mayor

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who participated in the drill despite the bad weather. Since rapid initial response is most important in the event of a disaster, we will simplify the response manual and build a solid response system through regular education and training to create a safe Dongdaemun-gu where residents can feel secure and enjoy their daily lives.”

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