Gyeonggi-do 119 Special Response Team to Airlift Emergency Patients by Helicopter During Chuseok Holiday

The Gyeonggi-do 119 Special Response Team is actively deploying firefighting helicopters to transport patients during the Chuseok holiday period.

The 119 Special Response Team announced on October 1 that, due to the inevitable severe traffic congestion expected from the influx of vehicles during the Chuseok holiday, firefighting helicopters will be actively deployed to ensure the rapid transport of critical emergency patients if delays occur in ambulance transport.

In particular, for patients in five medically underserved areas-Gapyeong, Dongducheon, Yeoncheon, Yangpyeong, and Yeoju-as well as four island regions-Gukhwado, Ippado, Yukdo, and Pungdo-where securing the golden hour for treatment of conditions such as myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, or multiple trauma is crucial, helicopters will be used to transport patients directly to specialized medical facilities.

The Turpin helicopter owned by the Gyeonggi-do 119 Special Response Team

To this end, pilots, mechanics, and air rescue paramedics will remain on standby throughout the holiday period. In addition, the team plans to further strengthen its on-site response capabilities by maintaining close cooperation between the 119 Integrated Control Center and emergency medical institutions, ensuring landing site availability, and preventing confusion during patient handover processes.

Kim Taeyeon, head of the Gyeonggi-do 119 Special Response Team, stated, "During the Chuseok holiday, ambulances may not arrive on time due to road congestion. We will deploy firefighting helicopters swiftly to protect the lives of emergency patients and prioritize the safety of Gyeonggi-do residents above all else."

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