Gyeonggi Fire Department Reinforces 'Safety Equipment and First Aid Supplies' for Disaster Situations Such as War

Firefighters are experiencing emergency combat rations in preparation for wartime.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters will gradually reinforce safety gear such as bulletproof vests and helmets to secure firefighting capabilities in response to war, terrorism, and other emergencies.

This decision is based on the assessment that firefighters require additional protective measures for fire suppression and rescue operations during emergency situations like war.

Accordingly, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters plans to secure an adequate quantity of safety equipment for each team, which is currently provided only to some special mission personnel, and utilize them during counter-terrorism and related training exercises.

Additionally, once the large-scale firefighting equipment storage warehouse under construction at Bucheon Fire Station is completed, a sufficient amount of emergency medical supplies for multiple casualties will be stocked appropriately.

Earlier, on the 23rd, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters held a field ration tasting event at the in-house cafeteria.

Fire Lieutenant Jeong Dongsuk, who participated in the experience, said, "I was curious about field rations since I have no military service experience, so having the opportunity to taste them was meaningful," adding, "I will become an emergency medical technician who does not avoid any situation and always does my best."

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