Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Go Min-ja) and Seobu Fire Station (Chief Ko Jung-bae) announced on the 25th that they conducted an emergency rescue surprise drill at Ilsung Beach Condo in Hallim-eup the previous day to establish a rapid response system in case of a gas explosion accident and to strengthen joint capabilities with related organizations.
This drill was conducted assuming a large-scale fire and multiple casualties caused by a gas explosion in a multi-use facility.
More than 90 personnel from seven organizations including fire department, administrative city, health center, police, and medical institutions participated in this civil-government joint surprise drill.
With the goal of "establishing a crisis response system based on a solid cooperation system," this drill focused on checking rapid response capabilities and preparedness for complex disasters, verifying and improving the effectiveness of related manuals, and strengthening disaster response capabilities, conducted as if in a real situation.
Chief Go Min-ja said, "Through this drill, we will solidify the foundation of the large-scale disaster response system and prepare for the diversifying disaster patterns through close cooperation and organized response among related organizations. We will do our best to build a dense infrastructure that allows residents to feel secure."
Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeong-pil baekok@asiae.co.kr
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