Changwon Fire Headquarters Conducts Joint Fire Drill for Electric Vehicle Fire Response

Practical Fire Response Training for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities in Underground Parking Lots of Apartment Complexes

The Changwon Fire Department in Gyeongnam announced on the 19th that it plans to conduct electric vehicle fire response drills at each fire station in Changwon Special City, simulating real-life situations.

Photos of EV Drill Lance lower pipe installation and mobile flooding tank deployment training.

This drill is being promoted to establish a prompt and efficient response system as concerns over electric vehicle fires have increased among citizens due to the recent rise in such incidents.

The drills will take place in the underground parking lots of apartment complexes under the jurisdiction of each fire station, simulating actual electric vehicle fire scenarios.

The main contents of the drill include: ▲ Fire suppression using EV drill lance (underbody nozzle water application) ▲ Search for victims and operation of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) ▲ External relocation using tow trucks ▲ Deployment of mobile immersion tanks, among others.

This fire drill will be conducted at all four fire stations, starting with the Uichang Fire Station on the 21st. In the future, the scope of the drills will be expanded to include not only general electric vehicles but also electric buses, in order to establish a prompt response system.

Kim Yongjin, head of the Changwon Fire Department, said, "Practical, step-by-step fire drills are more necessary than anything," and added, "We will do our utmost to protect the lives and property of Changwon citizens through various drills and the introduction of new equipment."

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