Daejeon Fire Department to Implement Winter Fire Safety Measures Until February Next Year

Strengthening Inspection and Enforcement of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

A fire official is inspecting the closure of a fire pump. / Daejeon Fire Department

Daejeon Fire Headquarters announced that it will implement a "Winter Fire Safety Measures" campaign for four months, from this month until the end of February next year, in preparation for the winter season.

In Daejeon, over the past five years (2019-2023), there has been an annual average of 231.8 fire incidents, resulting in 98 casualties (16 deaths and 82 injuries) and approximately 9.8 billion KRW in property damage. In particular, the winter season recorded the highest number of fire incidents and the highest rate of casualties among all seasons.

Daejeon Fire Headquarters plans to encourage voluntary fire safety inspections by management entities to prevent fires at electric vehicle charging stations in underground parking lots, and to strengthen crackdowns on the blocking or deactivation of fire protection, evacuation, and fire prevention facilities.

Additionally, to minimize casualties in the event of a fire, joint fire drills and unscripted evacuation drills will be conducted to strengthen self-safety management capabilities for those responsible for facilities related to people with disabilities, the elderly, medical institutions, and high-rise buildings.

Furthermore, for those responsible for accommodation facilities, the headquarters will promote the replacement of outdated emergency escape devices and provide training on establishing evacuation guidance plans for workplaces.

Kang Daehoon, head of Daejeon Fire Headquarters, said, "The risk of fire is much higher in winter than in other seasons," and added, "We will do our best to protect the lives and property of citizens by actively implementing fire safety measures."

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