Gumi Fire Station Conducts Joint Firefighting Drill for Wooden Cultural Heritage Sites
by Kim Ihwan
Published 01 Oct.2025 16:33(KST)
Joint Firefighting Drill Conducted
with Each Organization Performing Its Designated Role
Gumi Fire Station in North Gyeongsang Province, led by Chief Cho Yoohyun, conducted a joint firefighting drill for wooden cultural heritage sites in the second half of 2025 on September 30, aiming to protect important cultural assets from forest fires.
Joint firefighting training is being conducted to perform the roles of related organizations. Photo by Lee Ihwan
원본보기 아이콘This drill mobilized numerous related organizations and groups, including Gumi Fire Station, Gumi Police Station, the Safety & Disaster Division, Culture & Arts Division, and Forest Division of Gumi City Hall, the Gumi National Forest Management Office of the Southern Regional Forest Service, the North Gyeongsang Western Cultural Heritage Care Center, Songjeong Male Volunteer Fire Brigade, Wonpyeong Male Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Sangnim Volunteer Fire Brigade.
The exercise was conducted at Chaemijeong Pavilion, located on Geumosan Mountain in Namtong-dong, Gumi City, which is designated as Scenic Site No. 52 by the state. The drill simulated a forest fire scenario and was structured to allow each related organization to perform its designated roles through joint firefighting efforts.
The key training components included: ▲ immediate fire reporting and evacuation by those present; ▲ removal of cultural assets and installation of fire-resistant covers on large structures to protect important cultural heritage; and ▲ division of tasks and execution of roles through situation assessment meetings among related organizations.
Cho Yoohyun, Chief of Gumi Fire Station, stated, "Wooden cultural heritage sites adjacent to forests are highly vulnerable to fire, and due to geographical factors, it is difficult for firefighters to respond quickly. Therefore, fire prevention by visitors is more important than anything else. In the event of a fire, we will take the lead in fire prevention and cultural heritage protection by maintaining an organic cooperation system with related organizations and continuing regular drills to ensure a swift and effective response."
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