Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy Designated as Emergency Medical Instructor Training Institution

Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy has become the first among the nine regional fire academies nationwide to be designated as an "Emergency Medical Instructor Training Institution."

Emergency medical instructors are responsible for providing on-site emergency care training to firefighters. They guide advanced emergency medical activities, standardize on-site protocols, and manage the overall quality of emergency medical services.

They are regarded as key personnel in raising the standard of pre-hospital emergency care.

Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy offers specialized training for emergency medical personnel with at least eight years of field experience or those who have completed a specialized course. The academy aims to train a total of 100 emergency medical instructors by 2027. Currently, 179 instructors are active within the province.

Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy is conducting specialized emergency medical technician training for firefighters. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

The main curriculum includes basic and advanced emergency care, mass casualty incident simulation training, emergency scenario development and assessment, as well as practical training in airway management and trauma care.

The trained instructors will go on to serve as specialists in various fields, including customized emergency medical training for fire engine ambulance crews, basic training for new firefighters, and safety management at emergency sites.

Kim Jaehong, President of Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy, stated, "Emergency medical instructors are educational leaders who impart life-saving skills and take the lead in the field. Through these instructors, Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy will significantly enhance the level of on-site response capabilities."

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