Gyeonggi-do Fire Law Support Group Provides 463 Cases in First Half of This Year... 24% Increase Compared to Previous Year

Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

The Gyeonggi-do Fire Law Support Team has been shown to significantly contribute to the protection of firefighters' rights.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire & Disaster Headquarters announced on the 27th that the Fire Law Support Team handled a total of 463 cases from January to June, including 363 legal consultations, 80 legal advisories, 5 legal accompaniments, and 15 other legal supports.

This represents a 24% increase compared to 373 cases in the first half of last year.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire Law Support Team was introduced in March 2018 to respond to and prevent various legal disputes. Currently, seven Gyeonggi-do firefighters who hold lawyer qualifications are active members of the team. They provide legal advice and consultations when Gyeonggi-do firefighters encounter legal issues during their duties, and accompany them during investigations at police stations to offer legal assistance.

In particular, when investigative agencies conduct witness interviews with paramedics, the Law Support Team accompanies them to guide the procedures and provides various legal supports such as explaining laws and factual matters. One firefighter who was summoned as a witness by the court posted praise and gratitude on a portal site’s free bulletin board, stating that the Law Support Team was a great help.

Additionally, the team plays a significant role in various legal fields by reviewing contracts conducted by related departments and fire stations, as well as examining the enactment and revision of various laws.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire Law Support Team gained further momentum in its operations this year with the nationwide first enactment of the "Gyeonggi-do Fire Law Support Team Formation and Operation Ordinance," which includes regulations on the team’s formation and operation.

In the second half of this year, enforcement rules for the ordinance will be implemented, which include provisions to support allowances when external lawyers participate.

Chosunho, head of the Gyeonggi-do Fire & Disaster Headquarters, stated, "The Fire Law Support Team is a great force in minimizing firefighters’ legal risks at work and strengthening legal stability in their duties so that they can carry out their work more proactively."

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