Yangpyeong Fire Station Operates Unique 'Daily Safety Specialist Unit'

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Yangpyeong Fire Station (Fire Chief Lee Jun-hee) announced on the 4th that it will operate a unique 'Daily Safety Specialist Unit' composed of auxiliary firefighters for three months from the 1st through September 30th to respond swiftly to daily safety accidents and minimize emergency response gaps by regular firefighting units.

The Daily Safety Specialist Unit handles non-emergency, low-risk life-saving operations including beehive removal, stray animal capture, and simple safety measures, thereby enhancing the responsiveness of regular firefighting units in preparation for emergency situations and providing residents with community-focused safety services.

Yangpyeong Fire Station has been conducting approximately 1,500 beehive removal operations annually, and the operation of the Daily Safety Specialist Unit is expected to enable more prompt and efficient response.

The Daily Safety Specialist Unit is composed of two auxiliary firefighters per team and operates four hours daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to field activities, the unit conducts practical, hands-on training including ▲safety accident prevention and public service etiquette education ▲know-how in handling daily safety issues ▲personal protective equipment usage.

Fire Chief Lee Jun-hee stated, "I deeply appreciate the dedication of the Daily Safety Specialist Unit members who swiftly respond to hazards in daily life and protect residents' safety," and added, "We expect the unit to play a significant role especially in preventing seasonal accidents such as bee stings during summer. We will continue to do our best to provide improved firefighting services to residents."