Gwangju Eastern Fire Department Conducts Fire Drill and Fire Prevention Campaign at Geumnam Underground Shopping Center

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station conducted an unscripted joint fire drill and fire prevention campaign to strengthen fire response capabilities. Photo by Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station announced on the 19th that it conducted a joint fire drill without a script and a fire prevention campaign to strengthen its fire response capabilities.

This drill, which targeted the underground shopping malls in Chungjang-ro and Geumnam-ro, aimed to ensure a swift response and minimize casualties in the event of a fire in the underground malls.

The drill was conducted by providing only limited information to the firefighters, simulating a real-life situation, and having them immediately carry out fire suppression and rescue operations on site.

The main contents of the drill included: ▲Initial fire suppression and evacuation by the in-house fire brigade ▲Rapid hose deployment and fire suppression by the fire department in response to a simulated fire in the underground mall ▲Radio communication checks using wireless communication auxiliary equipment.

In addition, in cooperation with Gwangju Urban Corporation and the merchants' association, safety rule promotion activities were carried out, and fire prevention education was provided to related personnel. Dongbu Fire Station also held a meeting with employees of Gwangju Urban Corporation to discuss safety measures for the underground malls.

After the meeting, they toured the underground malls, explained the standards for imposing fire safety regulations on items obstructing fire facilities, and provided administrative guidance. Issues that could be immediately resolved were corrected on the spot.

Moon Heejun, chief of Dongbu Fire Station, stated, "In the event of a fire, it is difficult to secure visibility in underground malls, and if crowds gather at the entrances, there is a high risk of major accidents. We will do our best to strengthen the response capabilities of both firefighters and related personnel through continuous training and inspections, and to protect the safety of citizens."

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