Gwangju Fire Department to Strengthen 119 Emergency Response Management During Chuseok Holiday

Expansion of Medical Consultation Desks and Reinforcement of Personnel

Gwangju Fire Department 119 Integrated Control Room.

The Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters announced on September 26 that it will strengthen the management of 119 emergency medical situations from October 1 to 12 in order to minimize inconvenience for citizens in the event of emergencies during the Chuseok holiday period.

The 119 Integrated Control Room will increase the number of medical consultation reception desks from two to four and reinforce the number of medical consultation specialists from three to five per day. This is to ensure a prompt response during the holiday period so that emergency care for patients and guidance on emergency medical institutions are not delayed.

In addition, the department plans to thoroughly prepare for potential emergencies such as large-scale disasters and a surge in emergency calls during the holiday by inspecting the 119 call reception system, pre-assigning emergency duty personnel, and maintaining emergency contact networks with related disaster agencies.

Chae Deokhyeon, head of the 119 Integrated Control Room, stated, "The 119 service exists to ensure citizen safety, so we encourage everyone to use it whenever they need consultation regarding emergencies or information on emergency medical institutions. We will do our utmost to operate the 119 Control Room without interruption so that citizens can enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday."

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