The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Go Min-ja) is establishing a heat-related illness response system to prepare for this summer's heatwave and is launching thorough emergency medical response efforts.
According to the Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters on the 17th, there have been 256 heat-related illness cases in the province over the past three years, occurring steadily each year. Last year, 119 emergency medical activities related to the heatwave included 69 patient transports and treatments, and 36 medical consultations.
Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters is preparing a heat-related illness response system to cope with this summer's heatwave and is launching a thorough emergency response. [Photo by Jeju Fire]
The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters is strengthening the 119 emergency medical team’s dispatch readiness in preparation for heat-related illness cases, operating on-site heatwave 119 emergency teams, and enhancing the medical support response system for residents through heat-related illness treatment guidance at the Emergency Medical Situation Management Center.
All 32 119 emergency teams in the province are equipped with nine types of heatwave illness emergency equipment, including ice vests, ice packs, purified salt, and saline solution, and have completed thorough preparations such as checking the air conditioning performance of emergency vehicles, entering a state of readiness for dispatch.
In the absence of a local ambulance, 28 pump ambulances equipped with heatwave equipment will also be dispatched immediately as a proactive response.
Additionally, customized training on the clinical characteristics of heat-related illnesses and emergency treatment methods is being provided to emergency medical personnel, and the 119 Comprehensive Situation Room’s Emergency Medical Situation Management Center is strengthening medical support for residents through heatwave-related medical consultations and emergency treatment guidance, as well as establishing a rapid transport system by managing real-time information on hospitals capable of treatment.
Meanwhile, to prevent heat-related illnesses among field personnel, when a heatwave advisory is issued, training times will be adjusted and preparedness supplies provided, ensuring thorough safety management for firefighting officials.
Chief Go Min-ja stated, “When a heatwave advisory is issued, outdoor activities should be avoided, and sufficient hydration and rest are necessary. If symptoms such as headache, convulsions, or loss of consciousness appear after exposure to extreme heat, please report immediately to 119.”
Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeong-pil baekok@asiae.co.kr
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