[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station (Chief Yang Younggyu) announced on the 19th that it conducted mountain accident rescue training in the Wonhyo Valley area of Mudeungsan National Park to prepare for mountain accidents due to the increase in spring hikers.
The training consisted of theoretical education on mountain rescue equipment specifications and standard operation procedure training for different types of mountain accidents.
In addition, a thorough inspection and maintenance of mountain location signboards, which can accurately inform the 119 rescue team of the accident location in case of a mountain accident, were completed.
Kang Daehee, in charge of protection and rescue, said, “Citizens’ hiking leisure activities are increasing,” and added, “We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable hike by following safety rules such as warm-up exercises before hiking.”
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