Gyeonggi Fire Holds "Volunteer Fire Brigade Firefighting Skills Competition" on April 1... Siheung Fire Station Wins Top Prize

The Gyeonggi-do Fire & Disaster Headquarters held the "Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade Firefighting Skills Competition" at Icheon Sports Complex on April 1.

This competition was organized to assess the practical response capabilities of volunteer firefighters who work on the front lines of community safety and to select representatives from Gyeonggi Province to compete in the national competition.

The competition was divided into three categories: the four-person fire suppression method, deployment and retrieval of fire hoses, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A total of 168 volunteer firefighters participated, showcasing the firefighting skills they have honed over time.

Participants of the 'Gyeonggi-do Volunteer Fire Brigade Firefighting Skills Competition' held on the 1st in Icheon are showcasing the skills they have honed through fire suppression training and other exercises. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

As a result, the Siheung Fire Station received the top prize in the four-person fire suppression method category. In the fire hose deployment and retrieval category, the male team from Hwaseong Fire Station and the female team from Yeoju Fire Station each won the top prize. Hwaseong Fire Station took the top honors in the CPR category.

The top winners in each category will represent Gyeonggi Province at the National Volunteer Fire Brigade Firefighting Skills Competition to be held on May 11.

Jang Jae-gu, Head of Disaster Response at the Gyeonggi-do Fire & Disaster Headquarters, said, "On-site response capabilities are determined by training," adding, "We will continue to enhance the professionalism and teamwork of the volunteer fire brigade to further strengthen our on-site response and protect the daily lives of Gyeonggi residents."

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