The Ansan Fire Department is set to implement a 'Chuseok Holiday 119 Emergency Response Plan' from September 24 to 27 to address the anticipated increase in emergency medical demand during the holiday period.
According to the fire department on September 22, there were a total of 2,216 emergency calls made to 119 in the Ansan area during the Chuseok holiday over the past three years, averaging 123 calls per day.
Last year, the average number of calls per day during the Chuseok holiday was 125, representing an increase of approximately 9.6% compared to the average daily calls for that year.
In response, the fire department will operate an emergency response team during the holiday period, conducting pre-checks on ambulances, equipment, and medical supplies to ensure a swift response to emergency patients.
For severe emergencies such as cardiac arrest, serious trauma, and cardiovascular diseases, a multi-response system involving special emergency teams and pump ambulances will be activated. If necessary, they will coordinate with fire helicopters for rapid transport.
The department will also share information with local emergency medical institutions regarding the status of emergency room operations and patient capacity during the holiday, maintaining a cooperative system to ensure patients are quickly transported to appropriate medical facilities.
Additionally, the emergency transport system for island areas, such as Wind and Yukdo, will be inspected in advance, and an emergency communication system will be maintained with relevant agencies, including the Coast Guard and Ansan City.
The department will also maintain a response system for potential mass casualty incidents and will provide citizens with information on available hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies during the holiday, as well as guidance on how to respond in emergencies.
Citizens have expressed relief that emergency response will be strengthened during the holiday, which may make it difficult to access emergency rooms.
In particular, residents with elderly family members or those with chronic illnesses, who may be at higher risk for emergencies, are encouraged to check the operating hours of nearby emergency medical facilities and pharmacies in advance.
Chief Ko Young-joo stated, "We will maintain a thorough response system to ensure that emergency patients receive timely treatment in anticipation of increased demand during the holiday period."
He emphasized, "We will do our best to ensure that citizens have a safe and comfortable Chuseok holiday."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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