Daejeon Transportation Corporation Installs Fire Response Equipment at All Stations to Prepare for Battery Fires

Three Types of Equipment Including Heat-Resistant Gloves, Extraction Tongs, and Smothering Fire Blanket

Daejeon Transportation Corporation has placed dedicated PM battery fire response equipment in the station offices at all stations. (From top in the photo: heat-resistant gloves for fire response, smothering fire extinguisher, and three types of extraction tongs)

Daejeon Transportation Corporation has proactively equipped all 22 urban railway stations with dedicated fire response equipment to address the recent surge in personal mobility devices (PM) and auxiliary battery fires.

The newly installed equipment consists of three types: heat-resistant gloves, extraction tongs, and a smothering fire blanket.

The heat-resistant gloves help ensure safe response even in high-temperature environments, while the extraction tongs allow for the rapid isolation of ignited batteries.

The smothering fire blanket is designed to block oxygen supply and prevent the spread of flames, tailored specifically for the characteristics of lithium batteries. The corporation has provided identical equipment at every station to enable swift and consistent response across all locations.

President Yeon Kyuyang stated, "Fires involving personal mobility device batteries and auxiliary batteries can occur suddenly due to minor impacts or defects, making advance preparation absolutely essential." He added, "Through this equipment and regular training, we will be able to ensure the safety of our citizens even more reliably."

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