Gwangju Transportation Corporation Holds Special Lecture to Strengthen Fire Safety Manager Competencies

Creating a Safe Urban Rail Transit Environment

Gwangju Transportation Corporation recently conducted a special lecture to strengthen the capabilities of fire safety managers in order to enhance on-site response through case studies of the rapidly increasing lithium battery fires. Provided by Gwangju Transportation Corporation

Amid growing safety concerns among passengers due to a series of recent subway fires, Gwangju Transportation Corporation (President Cho Ikmoon) has launched a special lecture to strengthen the capabilities of fire safety managers, aiming to enhance the crisis response skills of on-site workers.

This special lecture featured Ko Kanguk, a certified fire protection engineer and an expert in fire and disaster management, as the instructor. Participants learned about the fundamental work responsibilities of fire safety managers, how to use various firefighting equipment, and management guidelines for fire suppression systems such as sprinklers. In particular, they studied case-by-case examples of new types of disasters, including the rapidly increasing lithium battery fires, and conducted corresponding response and evacuation drills.

An official from the corporation stated on the 4th, "We conduct systematic training every year to create a safe urban rail transit environment," adding, "We will continue to prioritize citizen safety and make every effort to strengthen our disaster prevention and response capabilities."

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