Daehang-myeon in Gimcheon Conducts Smart Initial Wildfire Suppression Training Using Drones

Establishing a Rapid Response System
to Secure the Wildfire Golden Time

Daehang-myeon in Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang Province recently conducted a successful "Smart Initial Wildfire Suppression Training Using Drones" to strengthen its wildfire response capabilities.

Initial wildfire suppression training scene.

The training, held on April 21, simulated the entire process as if it were a real situation, including detecting the wildfire's point of origin, aerial drone searches, initial dispatch of the suppression team, suppression training using a mechanized system, and establishing wildfire barriers. The focus was on securing the "golden time" to ensure rapid initial response and prevent the spread of the fire.

In particular, using drones to identify the wildfire's point of origin proved that it is possible to assess the situation quickly even in areas with complex terrain or where vehicle access is difficult, enabling a more precise and faster response compared to conventional observation methods.

The training was based on a simulated wildfire scenario. After the first observer detected smoke, a drone was launched to identify the fire's location and direction of spread. The wildfire suppression team, already on standby at the site, then immediately deployed to conduct a mock suppression exercise.

Park Gapsun, head of Daehang-myeon, stated, "For wildfires, speed and initial response are most important. This training was not just about suppression, but marked the first step in establishing a 'predictive and preventive response system.' We will continue to develop a smart response system that organically combines drone technology and on-site personnel to protect the lives and property of residents."

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