Assuming an Airplane Accident at Gimpo Airport... Realistic Safety Korea Drill in Gangseo-gu

25 Organizations, Over 400 Participants Demonstrate Crisis Response Capabilities Through Rapid Initial Actions, Recovery, and Normalization in Simulated Emergency Aircraft Landing Scenario

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) conducted the '2023 Disaster Response Safe Korea Training' on the 31st at the international terminal apron of Gimpo Airport.

The training involved over 400 participants from 25 organizations, including Gangseo-gu Office, Korea Airports Corporation, Gangseo Fire Station, and Gangseo Police Station.

The exercise simulated a scenario where an aircraft lost control during an emergency landing, veered off the runway, collided with the Business Aviation Center hangar, and caused a fire.

To suppress the initial fire, the airport fire brigade rushed across the runway, sirens sounded along with emergency announcements, passengers evacuated the aircraft with the support of paramedics, and severely injured patients were urgently airlifted by helicopter, realistically replicating an actual disaster scene.

The district focused on creating a situation close to a real disaster to enhance high-quality on-site response capabilities. All personnel acted in a coordinated manner, demonstrating effective crisis response skills in rapid initial actions, accident management, and restoration to normalcy.

Following the comprehensive aircraft accident response training, a fire suppression drill was also conducted to address potential electric vehicle fires, reflecting the recent increase in electric vehicle demand.

Jin Gyo-hoon, head of the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and district mayor, expressed gratitude to all related organizations participating in the comprehensive accident response training, including life rescue and fire suppression due to aircraft accidents. He stated, "Thanks to all personnel performing their roles at their respective positions, every stage of the training?from initial disaster response to on-site management and emergency recovery?was systematically carried out."

He added, "While rapid and accurate response is essential to minimize damage during incidents and accidents, above all, establishing a preemptive response system and prevention through cooperation and communication among related agencies is most important."

The Safe Korea Training is a comprehensive disaster response drill designed to protect citizens' lives and property from various disasters such as fires and earthquakes. Last year, the district was recognized as an excellent institution in the evaluation of the 'Disaster Response Safe Korea Training,' proving itself as a 'safe city.'

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