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type of fire extinguisher in the past)

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Source:Yeolha-ilgi written by Park Ji-won

in 1780 (Chosun Dynasty)

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Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs

Republic of KOREA


Republic of KOREA

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We, fire fighters, shall always remember and cherish our

responsibility to protect the precious lives and property of

Koreans. With this mission in mind, we will do our best to

provide high quality fire services so that all citizens may lead

happier, safer lives.

1. We will minimize damage through a prompt mobilization and efficient

management of accident sites.

1. We will double our efforts for emergency rescue and fire prevention.

1. We will be the firefighters that are loved and trusted by the people.

We promise to continue doing all we can to preserve public order

and to promote the welfare of people by continuously improving

our overall fire services

Charter of Fire Services

We, fire fighters, shall always remember and cherish our

responsibility to protect the precious lives and property of

Koreans. With this mission in mind, we will do our best to

provide high quality fire services so that all citizens may lead

happier, safer lives.

1. We will minimize damage through a prompt mobilization and efficient

management of accident sites.

1. We will double our efforts for emergency rescue and fire prevention.

1. We will be the firefighters that are loved and trusted by the people.

We promise to continue doing all we can to preserve public order

and to promote the welfare of people by continuously improving

our overall fire services



History of Korean Fire Services

Symbols of Fire Services

Organizational Table

Fire Equipment

Fire Prevention

Public Information

Emergency Call, 119

System of Reporting the Current Situations

119 Fire Suppression

Ten Largest Fires in Korea

119 Rescue Operations

119 International Search and Rescue Team

119 Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service Academies

Organizations Related to Fire Services

Colleges with Fire Services Curricula

Approval of Fire Equipment

Trust and Confidence

Loyal Spirit of Fire Fighters

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<Cover Description>‘Du-mo (big bowl)’in front yard of Korean

Palace ‘Injeong-Jeon’

‘Du-mo’was installed at important places

nationwide for extinguishing initial fire on

April 1407 (in Chosun Dynasty).

History of Korean Fire Services

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Mubi-sa (1392)Soon Gwan (doing Fire Prevention) (Nov, 1417)

Gumhwa - dogam (Feb, 1426)Soosung Gumhwa-dogam (June, 1426)

Gumhwa - gun (May, 1431) Myulhwa - gun (Dec 20, 1467)

Soosung Gumhwa-sa (1481)

Chosun Dynasty(1392~1897)

Incubator Period

Gyungsung Fire Office (May 23, 1922)Gyungsung Fire Station (Apr 1, 1925)

Fire Service Unit (Sept 2, 1889 ~ Jul, 1939)※ Stand-by Fire Fighters System (Feb, 1908 ~ Aug, 1949)Provincial (autonomous) Fire Services System

(Fire Services Agency under US Military Government)Flood Defense Group (May, 1935 ~ July, 1939)

Fire Suppression Group → Integration into Precaution & Prevention Group (July, 1939)

the Korean Empire(1897~ 1948 :

US Military Government)

National & Provincial Fire Services System(Fire Administration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior)

※ Fire - fighting officials- Separately recruited public officials (March. 1, 1978)

※ Fire-fighting officials - Specially recruited public officials (Jan. 1, 1983)

(1970~1992)

(Since 1992)

National Fire Service System (Fire Administration Division under

the Public Order Department of the Ministry of the Interior)Fire fighters classified as public servants (Aug 12, 1949)

Resistant Group for against Communists (Aug, 1952)Enactment of the Fire Services Law (March, 1958)

Fire Police officials (Jan 6, 1969)

(1948~1970 : since the establishment of the R.O.K.)

Transitional period

Pioneering Period

Development Period

Present National & Municipal Fire Services System(Fire Administration Bureau

under the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs) - Central : Fire Administration Bureau

under the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs- Local : Metropolis and provincial fire departments, fire stations

As industrial advance and social changes, the nature of accidents and disasters

change as well. In response to these changes, the role of fire fighters has been

extended to cover a wide variety of activities: protection of the lives and property

of citizens from accidents and disasters; first-aid to emergency victims; rescue

operations; water supply; prevention of epidemics; assistance given to the poor,

elderly citizens living alone, and the disabled.

The origins of Korea's fire services date back to 1392 (the 1st year of King Taejo,

first king of the Chosun Dynasty). At that time, the office of ‘Mubi-sa’(Office for

Weaponry Storage and Management under the Ministry of Military Affairs, or

‘Byungjo’) took charge of kindling and preserving fire as well as fighting

accidental fires when they broke out. The organization in charge changed its

name from ‘Gumhwa-dogam’(1426), to ‘Soosung Gumhwa-dogam’(1426) and to

‘Soosung Gumhwa-sa’(1481), responding to flood disasters, managing waterways,

building and repairing castles, and fighting fires. The word ‘Sobang’(fire

services) was first used in 1895 with the first modern style fire office built in

Seoul in 1922. It was the ‘Gyungsung Fire Office’. (currently the Jongro Fire

Station).

In accordance with the revision of the Fire Services Law in 1958, fire fighters were

called upon to rescue victims of natural disasters (flood, storm, and heavy snow).

With the revision of the law in 1967, fire fighters' roles were again confined to fire

fighting. In 1982, 119 Emergency Medical Team was established to administer first-

aid to emergency patients (both before and while being transported to hospitals).

119 Rescue Squad was established in 1988 to respond to accident sites at home and

abroad.

*Note : Soosung - governing castle / Gumhwa - fire prevention / dogam -

governmental organization

Fire Extinguishing

Castle Restoration

RIver Managem

ent

Flood Control

Fire Service Systems

Korean fire fighters continue the history and tradition ofKorean fire services with pride and faith in our mission.

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To symbolize that fire fighters respond

to accidents as fast as a hawk to save

precious lives, and do their best to

ensure a safe and comfortable life for

Koreans.

Main Symbol of Korean Fire Services

Symbol on uniforms Badge on collars

Rank insignia forSobang-gam (Deputy

Fire Marshal) and above

Chest insignia

Badges and Rank Insignia

Rank insignia for chiefof fire station

Rank insignia for chiefof fire sub-station

With the spirit of sacrifice, services, and patriotism, Korean fire

fighters complete their mission and duty of protecting the security

and happiness of people.

Symbols of Fire Services

Fire Service Uniforms and Patches

For administrative work For fire suppression For rescue missions For EMS operation

Fire fighter : The elephant symbolizes the putting out of fires with a fire hose as

elephants similarly spray water from their nose.

Rescue personnel : The Korean traditional ‘Jin-do’dog symbolizes the courage and

loyalty of members of the 119 Rescue Squad, who rush to save people in danger as 'Jin-

do' dogs serve to protect their masters, sacrificing their own lives or searching to find

their masters even over long distances.

EMS members : Hands gently holding doves symbolize the kindness and the noble

spirit of EMS members who administer first-aid to patients no matter where they are.

Fire Fire Aviation Corps : The flying eagle symbolizes the speediness of members of

Fire Aviation Corps, who fly to the disaster sites at lightning speed.

Fire Marine Corps : The dolphin symbolizes the prudence and intelligence of members

of the Fire Marine Corps, who rush to save people at sea.

We call people who safeguard the safety and lives ofcitizens, fire fighters.Fire-fighting officials administer fire services with their own initiative. As fire officials are faced with anincreasing workload and limited personnel, a system for mobilizing enlisted fire personnel and those of thevolunteer fire corps has been put in place. Auxiliary fire fighters get involved in the fire services instead ofmilitary service while the volunteer fire corps is composed of ordinary, working citizens who may be called toduty in the event of a fire.

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Organizational Table Fire fighters take pride in serving our nation

and its people with the spirit of self-sacrifice.

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Fire-fighting official : 25,186 persons (currently)

Fire Lieutenant

Fire Sergeant

Senior Fire Fighter

Fire Marshal

Fire Commissioner

Deputy Fire Marshal

Fire Chief

11,006

7,745

3,401

1,590

1,0023

1

27

198

483

Fire Fighter

Fire Captain

Assistant Fire Chief

Auxiliary Fire Fighter : 3,000 persons (at present)

Volunteer Fire Corps(2,945 corps and 85,622 members / as of August, 2003)

District (Myun)

Town (up)

City (Si)

Number of Members

Number of Corps

28,4361,062

12,276298

44,9101,585

There is a wide range of fire equipment, ranging from fire engines - the representative of fire services -and radio transmitters necessary for on-site management and communications, to equipment used forthe active suppression of fires or for rescues and emergency medical treatment.

This advanced equipment increases accuracy, promptness, safety, and technological excellence, and iscentered on the protection of precious lives from potential dangers at accident sites -small and large- aswell as minimizing losses due to property damage.

119 Fire Services go into action under any circumstances.

Safety Helmet Breathing Apparatus Nozzle and Hose GPS

Thermal VisionCamera

Hydraulic Spreader Airbag Victim Locator

SpO2 Measuring Device Kendrick ExtricationDevice (KED)

OxygenResuscitator

Automatic ExternalDefibrillator (AED)

Equipment for Fire Suppression

Fire Vehicles

Equipment for Rescue Operation

Equipment for Emergency Medical Operation


AmbulanceCommand Ve

hicle Ladder TruckRescue Bus

HelicopterⅠ

HelicopterⅡ Helicopter Ⅲ Helicopter Ⅳ

Fire Speed Boat Hovercraft Fire Boat

Fire Equipment

Under the belief that prevention is more important than accident management or fire suppression, a wide

variety of preventive measures have been established and implemented, using advanced inspection

equipment and facilities. These measures include heightened requirements for construction permit/approval,

fire inspections, fire precaution district, fire protection manager, designation of a hazardous materials

safety manager, and operation of self-defense fire fighting units.

This is the system whereby the permit-holder for construction of a building needs to get approval from the

chief of the fire station in the jurisdiction.

○ ObjectsSpecial areas (gross floor area of more than 33m2) and fire equipment (fire extinguishers and others) are

inspected in terms of fire prevention, warning systems and fire suppression, as well as the condition ofthe building under inspection.

○ FrequencyOnce 1 year: First-rate potential targets of fire protection, factories with their own fire brigade, fireprecaution districtOnce every 2 years: Common architecturesOnce every 3 years(pre-fire survey): Locales without modification to purpose and/or structure

A new safety culture is now emerging.

For the promotion of this new safety culture, our focus remains on

safety, safety, and safety.

Apply for ConstructionPermit

Approval (within 3days after request)

Approval of Construction Permit

Fire Inspection

Civil Applicant(Owner of Building)

ConstructionPermit

(Head of City, County, DistrictAdministration)

Fire Departments/ Stations

(Head of Departments or Stations)


Designation of Fire Precaution District

The mayor of a city or governor of a province can designate areas with a high risk of fire or areas

where excessive damage is expected to result from a fire as fire precaution districts, giving them special

care and attention.

○ Designated Fire Precaution Districts

Market places

Densely situated factories and storehouses

Areas where wooden buildings stand close to each other

Areas with insufficient fire equipment or routes for fire engines

Densely situated storage and treatment places for hazardous materials

Areas with factories producing chemicals or petroleum products

Operation of Fire Protection Management System

For the operation of this system, specially qualified fire management supervisors are appointed after they

have received training about fire prevention and building management.

○ Targets of Fire Protection Management

First-rate property of fire protection management (4,212 properties)

- Properties with a gross floor area of more than 15,000m2 and more than 11 stories

- Storage or treatment facilities for more than 1,000 tons of flammable gas

Second-rate property of fire protection management (153,285 properties)

- Properties that should equip sprinklers and water spray extinguishing systems

- Properties that should equip wall hydrant, automatic fire detection system, and simple sprinkler system

- Storage or treatment facilities for more than 100 tons of flammable gas

Fire Prevention

Request for Approval

A new safety culture is now emerging.

To promote this new safety culture, it is important to provide fire

services that meet the public's expectations.

○ Classification of those handling hazardous materialsManufacturers : Places producing hazardous materials beyond their daily set volume

Agencies : Places related to fuel, sell, general treatment, storage, and/or transport of hazardous materials

Manufacturers or agencies, that store or handle hazardous materials three thousand times the setvolume, and places, that store hazardous materials 20,000 times the set volume, should have their ownfire fighting unit.

Places that store or handle beyond their set volume should get a foundation approval from the chief ofthe fire station, while places that store or handle beyond limited volume of hazardous materials shouldappoint a hazardous materials safety manager.

○ Inspections on a regular or random basisRegular inspection (self-inspection): by safety managers or by those who test the safety of tanksGeneral inspection : every year (manufacturers, and agencies more than 10 times the set volume, bysafety managers)Structural safety inspection : once every 10 years (outdoor tanks of more than 1 million tons, by thosewho test the safety of facilities or by the Korea Fire Equipment Inspection Corporation (KOFEIC)

Buildings designated as a special fire protection management area should organize self-defense fire

fighting units who are trained to fight fire, evacuate people from the scene, and report to fire stations when

fire breaks out.

- Number of units and members (nationwide) : 138,513 units and 3,168,796 members

Operation of Safety Management System for hazardous Materials

Self-Defense Fire Fighting Units

Safety is the most precious thing in

the lives of all human beings.


Fire Prevention

An era of custom-tailored fire services

Fire services that meet the safety expectations of the public

To make the public pay extra attention to fire prevention across the country inwinter months (Nov. ~ Feb.), November is designated as the 'Special FirePrevention Month'. Every November, a variety of events and promotionalactivities take place to maximize fire prevention efforts and public awareness.

To raise public awareness regarding the importance of safety and fireprevention, the 9th of November (means '119') is designated as 'Fire ServicesDay'. To promote the day, a variety of events take place such as awardingmedals of merit, street campaigns, and contests for the best ideas in fireprevention. This year (2003), Fire Services Day marks the 41st year since thenation first celebrated Fire Services Day in 1963.

To teach young students the importance of safety from early on, Korea 119Youth Corps was organized in 1963. Its goal was to nurture healthy and brightyouths who would put what they learned about safety into practice in theireveryday lives. The development of character 'Kumi and Rang-ee' in 1998along with the operation of 119 camps and the promotion of children's firesongs have been effective in instilling a 'safety-first' approach in youngstudents.

In line with the increase of Internet users and the idea of a global village, the119 Fire Broadcasting Network was established to publicize fire prevention,rescue, and emergency medical operations over the Internet. The Network alsoserves as an open forum where people communicate information and sharequestions and answers regarding fire administration. It was established toproactively embrace changes in the future fire services environment byproviding communication channels for fire organizations throughout thecountry.

To teach the importance of safety from early on and practice safety tips ineveryday life, children's fire songs have been produced and taught tochildren since 1998. The Ministry of Government Administration and HomeAffairs published a collection of 119 fire songs and has organized a fire songsinging competition since 1998 to promote the further creation of children'sfire songs. Seventy-eight songs on CDs, cassette tapes, and videocassettesare currently in circulation.

○‘Emergency Rescue 119’- KBS

Together with KBS (public broadcasting network), the weekly program

‘Emergency Rescue 119’was planned, produced, and aired aimed at

introducing real cases of accidents and fire fighting activities. Through this

program, the general public learns the importance of accident and disaster

prevention as well as how to cope with emergencies.

○ Fire Movies ‘Siren’and ‘Libera-Me’

Assistance in the filming of movies which feature the activities or emotions of

fire fighters has improved the image of Korean fire fighters. At the same time,

through these movies, the public has awakened to the importance of lives

and the potential dangers presented by fire.

○ 119 Festival

To raise safety awareness among people and to teach them how to cope with

accidents or disasters, ‘119 Festival’is held once per year.

There are a variety of programs that, while fun, leave unforgettable memories

with the participants. Participants can experience simulated accidents,

escaping by air mats, automatic descending life line, or repelling, while

learning how to take the necessary steps amid simulated heat and smoke.

They can also look at exhibits of photos, fire equipments, fire service remains

of the past, and a collection of fire fighting vehicles.

Special Fire Prevention Month

Production and Promotion of Children's Fire Songs

Production of TV Programs and Movies on Fire Services

Fire Services Day

Korea 119 Youth Corps

119 Fire Broadcasting Network


Public Information

The 119 Emergency Call Center is the flagship of public safety,

prevention and management of many types of accidents and disasters.

Since 1935, when the automatic telephone exchange system was first introduced in Korea, '119' has been the

number for reporting the breakout of a fire. The simple and easy

to remember number, in addition to the publicity of fire

fighter's activities helped '119' become a recognized

symbol of fire services. '119', however, is not

limited to the reporting of fires. It is also

the channel through which all accidents

and disasters are reported and

managed. The number '119' is now more

a representative of fire services than the

word 'Sobang', which means fire services.

119, pronounced 'il-il-gu' in Korean, was chosen as the phone number for accident and fire reportingbecause 'il-il-gu' is the short for 'il-il-ee-gu-ham' which means 'save every one' in Korean.

Caller

Automatic Dispatch System

Moving out for Fire Suppression /Rescue / EMS operations

Call acceptance

Automatic Number Identification (ANI)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Emergency Call Number to Fire Stations, 119

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Steps in Handling 119Emergency Calls

Why 119? Fax 1544-9119

http://www.119.go.kr


Public phones

Mobile phones

Emergency Call, 119

○ 3 or more fatalities


○ Property damage exceeding 500 million won

○ More than 100 persons displaced

○ Important national facilities

○ Serious and extraordinary fire (underground

area, railways, ports or airports/planes)

○ Other incidents deemed critical

Diagram of SituationManagement

Fire



○ Other incidents deemed critical

Rescue and EMS

○ Large scale explosion (gas, etc)

○ Extraordinary accidents (collapse, burying, large vehicle crash, etc)

○ Other incidents giving rise to public criticism

Accidentsite

Fire Stations

Local FireDepartments

When the on-site com

mand center is set up

Other Accidents

"Do you see any danger? Report It Right Away!"

Report Criteria

Operation of the 119 EmergencyCommunications Center (http://www.119.go.kr)

119 Simultaneous Interpretation Systems


The 119 Emergency Communications Center was established on the heels of the Daegu subway tragedy in

February, 2003. After much deliberation and discussion regarding public safety management, the answer

was the creation of an open and easy system of reporting places with potential dangers. The 24-hour

website http://www.119.go.kr was launched as a way of preventing future large-scale disasters.

Anyone with access to the Internet can logon to the website of the 119 Emergency Communications Center,

operated by the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs, and report any factors that may

pose a serious threat to public or personal safety. Once a report is received, it is relayed to the local fire

service headquarters which will take measures to address the concern. The result of the report management

is also made public on the bulletin board at the website. Through this center, people actively take part in the

prevention, management, and resolution of accidents and disasters.

Relevant

organizations

For foreigners staying in Korea, 109 Rescue & EMS vehicles are equipped with a simultaneous interpretation

system. Foreigners can receive interpretation services when they make 119 emergency calls and say that

they require interpretation services. Hands-free receivers in ambulances also allow foreigners, interpreters,

and fire fighters to simultaneously communicate with each other.

Control Center underthe Headquarters ofNational EmergencyResponse & Rescue


System of Reporting theCurrent Situations

Zero Base

Mobilized to minimize the loss of lives and property

'Soon Gwan' (official who preserved fire, taking turns) in the 17thyear of King Taejong's rule during the Chosun Dynasty (1417) is theorigin of today's Korean fire fighter.

An order for mobilization is given as soon as a 119 emergency call is received. The phrase, "Fire!

Mobilize!" is repeated through speakers in fire stations with the sound of a siren.

- The actual voice of the caller is played through speakers so that fire fighters understand the situation

at the accident site

- Fire fighters get to the garage where the fire engines are kept and go into action within only 30

seconds after the mobilization order is made

- Fire fighters get to the accident site within 3 minutes (in principle)

- Fire manager on duty above the position of section chief supervises totally the accident site while the

head of sub-fire station commands the members of fire fighting unit

▶ Total (as of 2002)Cases of fire breakout: 32,966Property loss (million won): 143,447Human Loss: fatalities-491; injuries-1,744; total-2,235

① By Cause

10,531

3,847 2,7782,251 1,187

1,170

Electricity Cigarette Arson Spark Playing with fire Gas Others

② By Place

Residence(apartment)

Vehicle Factory(manufacturer)

Store Restaurant Office Storage facility

Public building

Others

③ Fire Statistics for the Past 5 Years

Cases of fire breakoutHuman loss (persons)Property loss (billion won)

Annual average

Mobilization within 3 Minutes

Fire Statistics


119 Fire Suppression


Rank Time Place Cause

Tota l 사망

PropertyLoss(krw)

1Jungangno Subway Station,Daegu

339 192 147’03.02.18 09:53 Arson 516,000

2 Daeyeon-gak Hotel, Seoul 226 163 63’71.12.25 10:17 LPG 838,200

3Daewang Corner (currentLotte Department Store),Seoul

123 88 35’74.11.03 02:42 Electrical 20,100

4International RubberFactory, Busan

101 62 39’60.03.02 07:55 Match 10,000

5 Hit Karaoke, Incheon

Daeyeon-gak Hotel

International Rubber Factory

Hit Karaoke

Daewang Corner

137 56 81’99.10.30 18:57Playing

with fire64,813

Rank Time Place CauseHuman Loss Property

Loss(krw)

6 131 53 78’72.12.02 20:27 350,000

7 56 42 14’55.03.02 18:33 80

8 51 40 11’73.08.12 04:43 17,903

9 106 38 68’84.01.14 08:00 Gas stove 200,000

10 78 38 40’57.06.23 10:5064 Familiesdestroyed

Citizens' Hall

Oil tank crash with a train

Jungangno Subway Station, Daegu

Oil pipeline for the US Army

Dae-ah Hotel

Inside a train in Busan Station


Ten Largest Fires in Korea

Human Loss

Total InjuryFatality

Total InjuryFatality

Citizens' Hall, Seoul

Inside a train in BusanStation, Busan

Oil tank crash with a train,Chungcheongbuk-do

Dae-ah Hotel, Busan

Oil pipeline for the US Army,Busan

Electrical

Oil

Derailment

Rupture inoil pipeline

The guardian of public safety for a better life.

Even at this moment, the 119 Rescue Squad is saving precious lives to

ensure a safe and comfortable life, continuing the longstanding tradition.

Rescue Activities in 2002

Rescue Activities in the Last 5 Years

Immediately prior to the 1998 Seoul Olympic Games, the 119 Rescue Squad was established. Sinceits formation, it has been ready to manage natural disasters, unforeseen accidents, and trafficaccidents, with advanced rescue technology and equipment.As a country's investment in rescue areas determines the level of public welfare, the need forrescue activities has increased. Therefore each fire station in Korea has its own rescue squadwhile Special Rescue Squads (in water, Hazmat, and mountains) are organized under each localfire department.

Current Count of Rescue Squads119 Rescue Squad - 154 units; 1,681 membersSpecial Rescue Squad - 14 units; 269 members (national: 1, capital: 1, water: 7, mountains: 2, Hazmat: 3 units)

Headquarters for Emergency Commanding of Metropolis & Province

119 Rescue Squad


① Total (total number mobilized: 155,407)

Total number mobilized

Caseshandled

Saved people

Cases not handled

Daily average of Saved people

②Saved People by Type of Accident (saved people: total 75,275; ratio: 100%)

Fire Traffic accident

Water accident

Explosion Machinery accident

Accident atmountains

Natural disasters

saved people

ratio(%)

Others

Number of Rescues (cases)

Annual average

Number of Saved People (persons)

Number of Rescues : 81,709 casesNumber of Saved People : 77,023 persons

119 Rescue Operations


General Unit

Communications Unit

Equipment Unit

Technical Support Unit

Emergency Medical Support Unit

Human Resources Management Unit

Information Support Unit

Volunteer Coordination Unit

Headquarters for Emergency Commanding of Metropolis & Province

General Chief : Mayor/ Provincial governor

General Controller

Director of Fire Department

plane crash in Cambodia

Earthquake in Ta

iwan

The true value of the 119 International Search and Rescue Team has

been displayed outside Korea's border at disaster sites such as the KAL

crash in Guam in August of 1997, the passenger plane crash in

Cambodia, and earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan, in each event

saving lives and working to minimize damage or loss.

Activities


1. Vietnam passenger plane crash in Phnom Penh, Cambodia·Date : September 4 ~ 8, 1997

·Dispatched personnel : 8

·Equipment : 45 items under 19 categories

·Achievement : Search for and recovery of articles belonging to crash victims

2. Earthquake in Izmit, Turkey·Date : August 20 ~ 30, 1999



·Achievement : Search for dead or injured using search and rescue dogs and advanced equipment

3. Earthquake in Taiwan·Date : September 22 ~ 27, 1999



·Achievement : Rescued one living person (6-year-old boy), recovered 11 bodies

4. Earthquake in Algeria·Date : May 23 ~ 31, 2003



·Achievement : Recovered 22 bodies, cleaned accident sites



Purpose : in case of foreign major disasters (including earthquake), search thelocation of live victims and rescue them

Missions : to search the locations of live victims by the advanced equipments,extricate them safely, and treat medical first-aid services, and do other supportoperations in disaster scenes

Organization: 3 sub-teams (total 31 personnel)

Equipment : 678 items under 89 categories

Process of dispatch : Major disaster broke out → Stand-by → Decision for dispatch → Send out

Commander

Chief Commander of National 119 Rescue Services

SAR team

20 rescue personnelSituation Management team

5 personnel (able to speak foreign language)

Earthquake in Izmit, Turkey

EMS team

5 personnel (including auxiliary nurse, emergency medical technician)

Earthquak

e in Algeria

Taking pride in saving precious lives and encouraged by theirachievements, 119 EMS teams continue their mission.

By providing terminals and radio pagers to elderly persons living alone

and on the government assistance list, the sick and the elderly can

reach the 119 Control Center simply by pressing a button. The name

and location of the caller is automatically transmitted, alerting the

nearest 119 EMS team to go to the caller and administer medical

services, or to transfer the patient to a hospital.

Emergency medical technician (second rate): 1,686

total 4,559 members

Emergency medical technician(first rate): 517

EMT (US certificate): 15

Auxiliary nurse: 26

EMS trainer: 2,119

Radio Pager Services

In accordance with the Regulations on the Operation of Emergency Patients Reporting Center at

Night (1982), 24 fire departments in 9 cities established emergency reporting centers while

operating EMS teams.

The provision of emergency medical service was legally required with the revision of the Fire

Services Law in December 31, 1983. EMS personnel with certificates are ready to help

emergency patients around the clock.

119 EMS Teams : 1,107 units; 4,559 members

Special EMS Team : 622 units General EMS Team : 443 units Highway EMS Team : 42 units

Certificate of Current EMS personnel: total 4,559 members


EMS Activities in 2002

EMS Activities in the Last 5 Years

① Total

Number of EMS teams

Number of transfers

Number of patients transferred

Daily average

Average per EMS team

② Transfer by Patients Type

Accident& injury

Acute disease

Chronic disease

Pregnancy Drug addiction

Number of EMS (cases)

Number of patients transferred (persons)

Traffic accident

Others

Number of EMS (cases)

Number of EMS cases: 871,458

Annual average

Number of patients transferred: 915,040

Number of patients transferred (persons)

※ Average rate of increase for the last 5 years Cases: 12% Patients: 12.5%

▶ Daily average Number of EMS cases: 2,387 Number of Patients: 2,510

119 Emergency Medical Services


The courage to challengeProfessionals with insight and skillsFire academies produce capable, qualified professionals to help create anew culture of security.

Tomorrow's fire fighters are trained to proactively adapt to changes and

innovations through a variety of curricula. They master fire and disaster

management in both theory and practice to meet the safety needs of the public.

The educational programs differ according to each position and specialty area.

There are two main programs that teach basic knowledge and techniques: one for those who are

just beginning to study fire management and another for manager-level fire fighters.

○ Location : 36 Yooryang-dong Cheonan-si Chungcheongnam-do

○ Area : 260,429 m2

○ Gross floor area: 6,164 m2

○ Facilities : Main building, Dormitory, Training tower, Fire Comprehensive Training Center, Library, Promotion and

exhibition hall

○ Organization : 2 Divisions, 1 Laboratory, 1 Instructor Group, 1 Education Center

○ Human forces : 52 personnel (47 Fire officials, 3 Public officials, 2 Technical service officials)

Advanced programs are open to advance skills and knowledge so that students can put what they learn intopractice in a real setting when they are dispatched to perform their duty according to their specialty.

Educational programs for the general public have been organized to teach safety measures for people's daily lives,

like 119 Youth Experience Course, targeting children and owners of businesses that may be prone to fire.

- Fire fighters: selected through open public exams organized by the city and province

- Candidates for manager-level fire fighters: those who complete the one year program at the National Fire

Service Academy are among those who have passed tests for selecting candidates of manager-level fire

fighters

Basic Programs

National Fire Service Academy

Local Fire Academies (Five)

Advanced Programs

Programs for the General Public

Recruitment of Fire Officials


Fire Service Academies

·Seoul Fire Service Academy

○ Location : 393 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

○ Area : 20,499 m2


○ Facilities : Main building, Dormitory, Training tower, Training center, Library, Promotion and exhibition hall

○ Organization : 2 Divisions, 4 Teams, 1 Instructor Group, 1 Fire science laboratory, 1 Rescue & EMS training center

○ Human forces : 70 personnel (51 Fire officials, 13 Technical service officials, etc.)

·Gwangju Fire Service Academy○ Location : 232-2 Sochon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwanju-si

○ Area : 4,644 m2


○ Facilities : Main building, Dormitory, Training tower, Auxiliary training tower, Self-control drill site

○ Organization : 2 Divisions, 4 Teams, 1 Instructor Group

○ Human forces : 28 personnel (24 Fire officials, 4 Technical service officials)

·Gyeonggi-Do Fire Service Academy

○ Location : 646-2 Bongmyung-ri, Namsa-myun, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

○ Area : 135,729 m2


○ Facilities : Main building, Dormitory, Cafeteria, Training tower, Mountain rescue drill site


○ Human forces : 40 personnel (29 Fire officials, 11 Technical service officials)ls

·Chungcheong Fire Service Academy

○ Location : 36 Yooryang-dong Cheonan-si Chungcheongnam-do

○ Area : 55,057 m2

○ Gross floor area : 3,679 m2

○ Facilities : Main building, Dormitory, Classrooms


○ Human forces : 11 personnel (8 Fire officials, 3 Technical service officials)

· Gyeongbuk Fire Service Academy

○ Location : 960 Geoongpyong-ri, Imdong-myun, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

○ Area : 28,422 m2


○ Facilities : Classrooms, Dormitory, Training tower, Auditorium, Cafeteria

○ Organization : 2 Divisions, 4 Sections, 1 Instructor Group

○ Human forces : 27 personnel (19 Fire officials, 1 Public official, 7 Technical service officials)


To protect the lives and property of citizens from fires, these certificate holders develop, research, design,analyze, test, operate, construct, or evaluate fire facilities. They also teach or audit the tasks listed above.

With focus given to the prevention and early suppression of fire, professionals who have knowledge offacilities are necessary. Facility engineers design blueprints of fire facilities or supervise the constructionof facilities. At the same time they inspect facilities and equipment while training how to cope withsituations when fire breaks out.

As buildings become increasingly higher and more complex, using more underground space, the need tomanage these building more effectively has also increased. To cope with these changes in construction, the firefacility superintendent system was introduced. Fire facility superintendents inspect fire facilities includingsprinklers and hydrants, and relay the results of their inspection to the pertinent fire station. If they encounter apotential problem, they can mandate necessary corrections. They also can be designated as fire protectionmanagers for certain buildings.

There should be no distinction of responsibility when it comes to prevention.Public and private sectors come together to establish systematic andautonomous fire prevention systems.

With dreams of becoming a professional in the fire and safety field,students are learning not only skills but also the necessary mindset tobecome tomorrow's pillar for safety and fire management.

This organization is commissioned by the government to nurture capable fire fighters and managers for

fire protection management. This Association promotes and distributes new technology and information in

the field of fire management through international exchanges as well as research and studies.

Major Undertakings· Research and survey on fire and safety management / Publication and distribution of promotional material

· Inspect the maintenance of fire facilities / Assess the construction capabilities / Manage careers of fire technicians

· Matters required by minister to promote the welfare of fire fighters and members

· Matters commissioned by administrative bodies regarding fire administration

The Corporation inspect fire facilities and equipments while studying the management of hazardous

materials. It also tests the fire resistance of carpets and curtains as well as the safety of facilities which

store hazardous materials.

To establish and operate efficient mutual-aid systems for

fire officials, and to help the families of fire fighters who

killed in the line of duty and those who have suffered

injury from accident management, the Association was

created in accordance with the special law (No. 4404),

which pertains to the livelihood and welfare of fire

fighters. The Association is the only organization

established for the promotion of the welfare of fire

fighters.

Korea Fire Safety Association

Fire Services CertificatesKorea Fire Equipment Inspection Corporation

Korea Fire-Fighting Mutual Aid Association


Fire Safety Consultant Engineer

Fire-fighting Facility Engineer / Fire-fighting Facility Industry Engineer

Fire Facility Superintendent

Name Course LocationSamcheok National University Fire and Disaster Prevention San 253 Gyo-dong Samcheok-si Gangwon-do

Hoseo University Fire Services San 29-1 Sechul-ri Baebang-myun Asan-si Chungcheongnam-do

Chodang University Fire Administration 419 Sungnam-ri Muan-˘p Muan-gun Jeollanam-do

Daebul University Fire Administration 72 Sanho-ri Samo-myun Yeongam-gun Jeollanam-do

Jinju International University Fire Engineering San 270 Sangmun-ri Munsan-˘p Jinju-si Gyeongsangnam-do

Daegu Health College Fire and Safety Management San 7 Taejeon-dong Buk-gu Daegu-si

Seokang College Fire and Safety Management 789-1 Unam-dong Buk-gu Gwangju-si

Woosong Technical College Fire and Safety Management 155-3 Jayang-dong Dong-gu Daejeon-si

Kyungmin College Fire and Science 562-1 Ganungsam-dong Uijeongbu-si Gyeonggi-do

Kyungwon College Fire System San 65 Bokjung-dong Suseong-gu Sungnam-si Gyeonggi-do

Shinsung College Fire and Safety Management San 49 Dukma-ri Jungmi-myun Dangjin-gun Chungcheongnam-do

Cheongyang College Fire and Safety Management 90 Byukcheon-ri Cheongyang-̆ p Cheongyang-gun Chungcheongnam-do

Sunghwa College Fire and Safety Management San 224 Woulpyeong-ri Sungjeon-myun Gangjin-gun Jeollanam-do

Kimcheon College Police and Fire Services 754 Samrak-dong Kimcheon-si Gyeongsangbuk-do

Kyungbuk College Fire and Safety Management 630 Hyucheoni-dong Yeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jinju College Fire and Safety Management San 270 Sangmun-ri Munsang-˘p Jinju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do

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The Highest Customer (citizen) Satisfaction Level

A survey of 1,000 people who had used 119 fire services reported that 93.7%

said that they are satisfied with the service.

In another survey regarding 119, people responded even more positively. It was

deemed helpful in times of emergency (99.6%) and most of people said that

they trusted 119 (99.0%). When asked about the image of 119, they replied

'prompt rescue' (56.2%), 'place where they can get help' (9.2%), 'thanks' (8.1%)

and 'fire engines' (7.0%).


No.1Fire Equipment is very important and directly related to the safetyof citizens. Therefore each and every piece of equipment has to beguaranteed to work properly. For this reason, only the equipmentthat is awarded model approval can be put into the market.

This is to determine the model and type of fire equipment after examining the shape, structure, material, and

functions of a piece of equipment. The test methods themselves are examined to see if they are appropriate.

Only when equipment and test method are deemed appropriate is model approval awarded.

Inspections are performed on equipment which has been awarded model approval. After checking if the

structure and functions of the equipment are exactly the same as the description given for model approval, a

mark of 'inspected' will be issued.

If an applicant voluntarily requests a performance approval, the test will be performed on the equipment the

applicant wants to have tested.

To test the functions of fire equipment that has already been used in buildings or fire resistant products, a

test will be carried out only upon the applicant's request. The test results will then be issued.

Model Approval

Inspection

Performance Approval Test

Performance Confirmation Test

Safety Approval MarksTrust and Confidence

The Highest Customer (citizen)Satisfaction Level

fire engines (7.0%)

thanks (8.1%)

place where they can gethelp (9.2%)

prompt rescue(56.2%)

Approval of Fire Equipment Trust and Confidence


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Those who sacrificed their lives for others!

We dedicate flowers to commemorate them.

On duty

On on-site operation

During training

Total

Injured DeadOther reasons

69

155

22

4

4

246

2002

Total fatalities: 50 Total injured: 1,140

2001

2000

1999

1998

10213

10211

6220

4246

20250

Injured DeadOther reasons

(Annual average: fatalities-10; injuries-228)

The dead or injured (during 2002) The dead and injured for the past 5 years(from 1998 to 2002)

Loyal Spirit of Fire Fighters URLs of Organizations Related to Fire Services

Sublime self-sacrifice for the protection of lives and property of others

Fire fighters who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty are registered as people of

merit, eligible for national pension. The deceased are buried in national cemeteries.


http://www.mogaha.go.kr

National Fire Service Academy

http://www.fire.or.kr

National 119 Rescue Services

http://www.rescue.go.kr

119 Fire Broadcasting Network

http://119fbn.fire.go.kr

Korea 119 Youth Corps

http://www.young119.or.kr

Korea Fire-Fighting Mutual Aid Association

http://www.sogong.com

Korea Fire Safety Association

http://www.kfsa.or.kr

Korea Fire Equipment Inspection Corporation

http://www.kofeic.or.kr

Korea Institute of Fire Science & Engineering

http://www.kifse.org

Korea Fire Protection Association

http://www.kfpa.or.kr

Korea Fire Fighting Equipment Industry Cooperative

http://www.kfeic.or.kr

Korea Electrical Safety Corporation

http://www.kesco.or.kr

Korea Gas Safety Corporation

http://www.kgs.or.kr

Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Management Department

02) 726-2071 http://www.fire.seoul.kr/

Busan Fire Department 051) 760 - 3150 http://www.busan119.or.kr/

Daegu Fire Department 053) 350-4000 http://119.daegu.go.kr/

Incheon Fire Headquarters 032) 463-6308 http://119.incheon.kr/

Gwangju Fire & Safety Department 062) 370-1250 http://fire119.gjcity.net/

Fire Department of Daejeon Metropolis City 042) 600-5140 http://www.djfire.or.kr/

Ulsan Fire Service 052) 273-9119 http://fire.ulsan.go.kr/

Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters031) 222-1119 http://fire.gyeonggi.kr/

Gangwondo Fire Headquarters 033) 254-1198 http://fire.provin.kangwoni.kr/ Chungbuk Fire Service Headquarter 043) 220-4892 http://www.provin.chungbuk.kr/

Chungnam Fire Department & Safety Headquarters042) 220-3119 http://www.cn119.go.kr/

Jeonbuk Fire Service Headquarters 063) 280-3119 http://www.sobang.jeonbuk.kr/

Jeonnam Fire Department062)360-0380 http://www.jnsobang.go.kr/

Gyeongbuk Fire Service Headquarter 053) 950-2727 http://www.kb119.go.kr/

Gyeongnam Fire Service Headquarter055) 211-5331 http://fire.gsnd.net/

Jeju Fire and Disaster Management Department064) 710-3550 http://www.jeju119.go.kr/

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