Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station Conducts Special Rescue Training for Mountain Accident Response

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Gwangsan Fire Station (Chief Im Jongbok) announced on the 25th that it conducted special rescue training around Eodeungsan Mountain to ensure a swift and efficient response to mountain accidents.

Last year, among nationwide mountain accidents, the fall season accounted for the highest proportion at 35.2% (3,730 cases).

It was followed by spring at 24.5% (2,603 cases), summer at 23.4% (2,484 cases), and winter at 16.7% (1,776 cases).

Accordingly, Gwangsan Fire Station is conducting training for rescue personnel three times from the day before until the 7th of next month around Eodeungsan Mountain to prepare for spring mountain accidents.

The main contents included preparations for hikers' slips, falls, and isolation, such as ▲ rapid initial search at the accident location ▲ rope rescue techniques ▲ safe transport training for hikers.

Choi Byungbok, Head of the 119 Disaster Response Division, said, “Unlike general accidents, mountain accidents make it difficult for rescue personnel to quickly access the site, which can lead to missing the golden time for rescue. For safe hiking, it is important to check weather information in advance, use safety equipment suitable for hiking, and choose climbing courses that match one’s physical condition.”

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