Yeongdeungpo-gu Expands Installation of 'Street's Little Firefighters' and 'Visible Fire Extinguishers'

Installation and Replacement of 148 'Visible Fire Extinguishers' in 50 Locations Including Narrow Alleys and Residential/Commercial Areas
Replacing Old Fire Extinguishers and Installing Convenient Throwable Extinguishers for Safe Use
Efforts to Secure Golden Time and Initial Response to Minimize Casualties and Property Damage During Disasters

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it has installed 148 visible fire extinguishers in 50 fire-prone areas to strengthen initial fire response and minimize human and property damage.

The "visible fire extinguishers" installed in narrow alleys where fire trucks cannot enter act as one fire truck during the early stages of a fire. They are useful for securing the golden time by quickly suppressing the fire before it spreads into a large blaze.

According to statistics released by Seoul City in 2022, there were a total of 706 cases where initial response was made using visible fire extinguishers, and the amount of damage reduction resulting from this was approximately 24.8 billion KRW.

Accordingly, the district added more visible fire extinguishers ahead of the winter season when fire risks increase. The district selected the final 50 locations after receiving recommendations for places needing fire extinguishers from local community centers familiar with the area and conducting on-site inspections.

The installation sites include Seonyu-ro 40-gil, a narrow alley where fire trucks cannot enter, as well as shantytowns in Yeongdeungpo-bon-dong and Yeongdeungpo-dong, residential areas in Singil-dong, Daerim-dong, and Dorim-dong, busy commercial districts with high foot traffic, and areas densely packed with shops. The locations of nearby visible fire extinguishers can be checked through the "Smart Seoul Map" website.

The visible fire extinguishers are stocked 2 to 3 units inside transparent acrylic fire extinguisher cases and are placed in highly visible locations for immediate use in case of fire.

In addition, throwable fire extinguishers that can be thrown toward flames have also been installed.

Furthermore, the district replaced visible fire extinguishers that had reduced pressure making them unusable on site or whose containers were corroded and posed an explosion risk. Going forward, the district plans to regularly inspect and manage the extinguishers’ expiration dates, damage to the extinguisher cases, and abnormalities in pressure gauges to ensure safe use.

A total of 707 visible fire extinguishers have been installed in alleys, traditional markets, shantytowns, and residential and densely populated areas within the district, playing a solid role as reliable safety guardians for residents.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “To protect residents’ lives from fire and minimize damage, we surveyed fire-prone areas and promoted the additional installation and replacement of visible fire extinguishers. We will make every effort to strengthen disaster response capabilities and create a safe city, Yeongdeungpo, where residents can feel secure.”

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