Jangheung Fire Station Installs Visual Fire Detectors in 43 Deaf Households

Support for 119 Emergency Report App and Safety Call
Establishing a Customized Fire Response System

Jangheung Fire Station in South Jeolla Province has implemented a tailored fire safety support program for deaf households in the region. The initiative focused on strengthening the foundation for emergency reporting and initial response, taking into account the unique challenges faced by those who have difficulty recognizing fire alarm sounds.

Jangheung Fire Station announced on March 3 that, over the past four months, it had visited 43 local deaf households to install visual fire detectors and inspect their operational status. This program was carried out in response to the heightened fire risks associated with increased use of heating devices during the winter season.

Officials from Jangheung Fire Station are visiting households with hearing-impaired individuals to support the installation of visual fire alarms and the registration for the 119 emergency call app and 119 Safety Call service. Provided by Jangheung Fire Station

Jangheung Fire Station, Jangheung County Office, and the County Sign Language Interpretation Center established a collaborative response system. The fire station supported the installation of the 119 Emergency Report App and provided guidance on its use, as well as assisted with registration for the 119 Safety Call service.

The Community Safety Patrol and Jangheung County concurrently conducted inspections of fire hazards in homes, upgraded outdated electrical facilities, and provided instructions on how to use fire extinguishers as part of efforts to improve residential safety.

As a result, 43 visual fire detectors were installed, support was provided for 42 cases of the 119 Emergency Report App, and 42 people registered for the 119 Safety Call service. In a satisfaction survey (with responses from 41 households), 100% reported being "satisfied or above" with the major aspects of the program, and 95.1% answered that they believed they could receive help in the event of a fire.

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