Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station Launches Visiting 119 Safety Call Registration Campaign

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station conducted the "Visiting 119 Safety Call Registration Campaign" with volunteer firefighters at Dong-gu Senior Welfare Center and Jiwon 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center on the 22nd of last month and the 10th of this month to ensure the safety of the elderly. Photo by Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station

On September 12, Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station announced that it had conducted the "Visiting 119 Safety Call Registration Campaign" together with volunteer firefighters to ensure the safety of the elderly.

This campaign was held at Dong-gu Senior Welfare Center and Jiwon 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center on August 22 and September 10. The "119 Safety Call" service allows individuals to pre-register information such as medical conditions, medication history, address, and emergency contacts. When a 119 emergency call is made, this information is automatically shared with the dispatch team, enabling a faster and more systematic emergency response.

The 119 Safety Call serves as a reliable safety net, especially for seniors living alone or those with chronic illnesses, who often find it difficult to explain their condition during emergencies.

Anyone can sign up for the 119 Safety Call free of charge, and family members or acquaintances can register on behalf of others. Registration is available at any nearby fire station, and the process is simple with just identity verification required.

Kim Youngil, Chief of Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station, emphasized, "Emergencies can occur without warning, and the speed of the initial response can determine life or death. I hope many citizens will join the 119 Safety Call to help protect lives and ensure safety."

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