Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Urges Residents to Learn How to Use Evacuation Descenders

How to Use a Fire Escape Ladder. Provided by Gwangju Nambu Police Station

Gwangju Nambu Fire Station has urged the public to familiarize themselves with the use of the emergency evacuation device, the Wangganggi, which is used when evacuation becomes difficult during a fire.

According to Nambu Fire Station on the 27th, the Wangganggi is an emergency evacuation device that allows individuals to escape from a building at a controlled speed according to their body weight in the event of a fire. It is installed on floors up to the 10th floor of apartment buildings or multi-use facilities.

To use the Wangganggi, first hook and lock the device onto the support. Then, push the connected support outside the window, check if anyone is outside, and drop the rope to the ground.

After fastening the safety belt at chest height, pull the locking ring toward your chest. Carefully climb over the window, keeping your arms extended and bracing against the wall to prevent the safety belt from coming loose as you descend.

Kim Jongryul, head of Nambu Fire Station, said, "You should familiarize yourself with how to use the Wangganggi in advance so you can evacuate quickly in an emergency," adding, "We will continue to expand education on the use of the Wangganggi to ensure the safety of citizens."

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