Namyangju Fire Department Awards Certificates to Firefighters Contributing to Resuscitation of Critically Ill Emergency Patients

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] The Namyangju Fire Department (Fire Chief Na Yun-ho) announced on the 14th that it has awarded Heart, Brain, and Trauma Saver certificates to firefighters who contributed to the resuscitation and swift emergency response for critically ill patients in the first half of 2026.

The Heart Saver certification is awarded to firefighters who resuscitate patients in cardiac arrest through rapid emergency treatment such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, carrying the meaning of "a person who saves lives."

The Brain Saver certification is awarded to firefighters who contribute to minimizing long-term disabilities by swiftly and accurately assessing and transporting acute cerebrovascular disease patients, while the Trauma Saver certification is given to firefighters who provide appropriate emergency care and rapid transportation to critically injured patients, contributing to life protection and reduction of long-term disabilities.

The 20 firefighters who received certificates this time include 12 Heart Savers, 1 Brain Saver, and 7 Trauma Savers.

They were recognized for their outstanding emergency response activities, including swift on-scene judgment, professional emergency treatment, appropriate hospital selection and transportation, which protected citizens' lives.

Fire Chief Na Yun-ho said, "I deeply appreciate the firefighters who have protected citizens' lives through calm and professional emergency care even in critical situations," and added, "Going forward, we will do our best to strengthen on-scene response capabilities through continuous education and training and provide emergency services that can be more trusted by citizens."