Wolseong Nuclear Power Headquarters and Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Unit Conduct Joint Firefighting Drill

Response to Electric Vehicle Fires and Deployment of Unmanned Firefighting Robots
Strengthening Cooperation with Related Organizations

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Wolseong Nuclear Power Headquarters (headed by Kwon Wontaek) conducted extensive training exercises to strengthen its fire response capabilities at the nuclear power plant and to establish a collaborative system with related organizations.

The Wolseong Headquarters announced that after conducting a joint fire extinguishing drill with the Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Unit on the 20th, it followed up with a fire drill at the main building on the 24th, checking its emergency response posture on both occasions.

Provided by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Headquarters

This training simulated an electric cart (battery) fire, with a focus on evaluating the rapid dispatch and initial suppression capabilities of the first response and in-house fire brigades.

In the event of a fire in the boundary area between Wolseong Units 3 and 4, the training validated the close cooperative response system between the two units. Additionally, customized suppression strategies that reflect the unique characteristics of electric battery fires, as distinct from general fires, were applied as if in a real-life scenario, enhancing the effectiveness of the training.

Notably, the unmanned firefighting robot "HR-Sherpa," introduced from Hyundai Motor Group, was deployed during this drill, drawing attention.

The robot was sent into high-risk ignition points that are difficult for humans to access, demonstrating precise suppression capabilities and, in doing so, proving both the minimization of casualties and the efficiency of the response.

Kim Jintaek, Chief of the Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Unit, said, "We are grateful to Wolseong Nuclear Power Headquarters for their active cooperation in this training," adding, "We will continue to work closely together to ensure nuclear power plant safety for a stable power supply in the AI era."

Head Kwon Wontaek emphasized, "If plant operations are our work, then emergency response is our mission," and stated, "We will further strengthen our cooperation system with related organizations and continuously enhance our fire response capabilities through realistic, repeated training exercises."

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