Jeonnam Fire Department Ramps Up Summer Safety Measures to Protect Residents

Strengthening Response to Typhoons, Heavy Rain, and Heatwaves Until October 15

Scene from the Jeonnam Fire Department Commanders Meeting. Provided by Jeonnam Province

The Jeonnam Fire Department will implement its "Summer Fire Safety Measures" until October 15 to proactively respond to disasters during the summer season, such as typhoons, heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and water-related accidents.

Choi Yongcheol, Chief of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, recently held a commanders' meeting with fire chiefs from 22 cities and counties, instructing them to establish an emergency response posture to ensure the safety of residents during the summer.

The Jeonnam Fire Department plans to activate the Emergency Rescue Control Center in advance whenever weather advisories for typhoons or heavy rain are issued. The department will also strengthen monitoring activities at 610 locations identified as high-risk for casualties and at 24 underpasses.

To prepare for heat-related illnesses, 193 ambulance units will be equipped with nine types of heatwave response equipment, including ice vests and saline glucose. The department will also operate pumpbulances as reserve units to minimize any gaps in emergency medical response during heatwaves.

In particular, to minimize casualties from water-related accidents such as during water leisure activities, 119 Water Rescue Teams will be deployed at 37 locations with a high incidence of water safety accidents, and 6,136 items of 37 types of water rescue equipment, including life rings, will be inspected.

In addition, to prepare for a surge in 119 emergency calls, the number of emergency reception desks in the control room will be increased from 30 to 50. The department will also strengthen cooperation systems by checking emergency contact networks with related agencies and emergency rescue support organizations.

Chief Choi Yongcheol stated, "We will make every effort to ensure the safety of residents during the summer," and urged, "Please do your utmost to ensure the safety of firefighters by adhering to on-site safety management principles, such as wearing personal protective equipment."

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