The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that Minister Yoon Ho-jung visited the Yeongdeok Fire Station and Juwangsan National Park on November 13 to assess preparedness for fall forest fires and to conduct a public participation campaign for fire prevention.
At the Yeongdeok Fire Station, Minister Yoon reviewed a location-based mountain rescue system and an AI-supported forest fire response system. He demonstrated a privately developed location tracking system that sends a URL to the reporter to pinpoint precise locations. He also examined a field command support system based on AI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), developed by three active firefighters, which integrates terrain, weather, and satellite information to predict fire spread.
Minister Yoon emphasized the critical role of advanced technology in making efficient evacuation decisions and ensuring the safety of personnel on the ground, encouraging the firefighters involved in the development.
He then visited Juwangsan National Park in Cheongsong County to check the preparedness for the fall forest fire prevention period, which runs from November 1 to December 15. After receiving reports on fall forest fire prevention measures from the National Park Service and Gyeongsangbuk-do, he urged for prompt initial suppression and proactive evacuation of residents, while also encouraging fire suppression personnel and volunteer firefighters.
Minister Yoon participated in the 'Forest Fire Prevention Public Participation Challenge,' where he completed a green forest using leaf stickers, encouraging hikers to engage in preventive actions. He also led a campaign at the trailhead to inform visitors about the prohibition of carrying flammable materials, smoking, cooking, and the importance of reporting any forest fires immediately.
“Forest fire prevention starts with the small actions of each citizen,” Minister Yoon stated, expressing hope that the campaign would raise awareness and encourage preventive practices in daily life. He added, “The government will concentrate all its efforts to respond thoroughly from prevention to initial suppression and evacuation, doing its utmost to protect the lives and safety of the public.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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