Jeonnam Fire Department Hosts 'Firefighting Auxiliary Personnel CPR Competition'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 5th that it held the "2nd Jeonnam Province Fire Auxiliary Personnel Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Competition" on the 2nd.

This competition was organized to enhance the on-site response capabilities of fire auxiliary personnel as assistants in various disaster site activities and to cultivate the spirit of respecting life.

The competition, held at the Jeonnam Fire School auditorium, featured 26 fire auxiliary personnel from 13 teams competing in short skits depicting cardiac arrest situations and response actions.

As a result of the competition, Park Jeongjae and Lee Hyunjung from Boseong Fire Station won the grand prize, Jo Seungchan and Kim Changhee from Suncheon Fire Station won the excellence award, and Hwang Jihoo and Kim Yeonwoo from Mokpo Fire Station received the encouragement award.

Fire auxiliary personnel (mandatory fire brigades, social service agents) assist fire stations by performing fire prevention and suppression, as well as rescue and first aid activities during disasters and accidents, in place of military service.

Chief Kim Joil said, "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the most essential thing directly related to the lives of citizens in emergency situations," and added, "I hope all fire auxiliary personnel actively participate in promoting CPR."