Walking While Looking at Camera, Hits Utility Pole with a 'Bang'... Netizens Laugh at Firefighter

A safety promotion video filmed by an active firefighter has become a hot topic among netizens. This firefighter previously drew attention by performing a dance on an icy road and then falling in a video related to winter safety accidents.

The YouTube channel 'Sobanggwan Samchon' posted a traffic accident prevention promotional video on the 10th. The video begins with a firefighter wearing an orange uniform getting out of the front passenger seat of a car and dancing while following a slow-moving vehicle.

Still staring at the passenger seat and following the vehicle, he collides with a utility pole after a few seconds and falls down, immediately followed by a warning message saying, "Number 1 cause of traffic accidents: neglecting to watch the road ahead." Afterwards, phrases such as "Beware of drowsy driving in spring" and "No use of mobile phones while driving" appear.

'Firefighter Uncle' posted a traffic accident prevention promotional video [Image source=YouTube capture]

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The video was just over 14 seconds long, but the response from netizens was enthusiastic. Comments like "I understood the danger of neglecting to watch the road ahead at once" and "A brilliant idea" poured in.

The YouTuber operating under the channel name 'Sobanggwan Samchon' attracted attention in January by posting a video of performing the so-called 'slick back' dance on an icy road. He staged himself slipping and falling while dancing, which was also praised by netizens as "a clever way to raise awareness."

The firefighter uncle, who spares no effort in producing safety-related promotional videos, is known to be Firefighter Na Kyung-jin, currently working in Cheongju City, Chungbuk Province. He used to work as a rescue team member but is now serving as a safety instructor.

Last January, it gained attention as a winter safety accident prevention video. [Image source=YouTube capture]

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He has been steadily active on YouTube since the end of 2021. He is famous for videos that humorously explain CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and how to respond to water-related accidents.

In an interview with CBS Radio's 'Otteumil Live' on the 31st of last month, Firefighter Na said, "(Posting YouTube videos) is not something I consider work but a hobby, so I enjoy it," adding, "Sometimes when doing firefighting work, I get mentally overwhelmed, but I relieve stress through video production and exercise."

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