The Ansan Fire Department is enhancing its integrated response capabilities by assessing the disaster response capabilities and collaboration systems of local emergency support agencies in preparation for large-scale and complex disasters.
On August 5, the fire department held the '2026 Emergency Support Agency Capability Evaluation Committee' to comprehensively evaluate the collaboration systems and response capabilities of 12 emergency support agencies at disaster sites.
This evaluation was established to objectively assess the emergency response capabilities and to build an organic collaboration system among agencies in the event of a disaster.
The evaluation committee focused on key disaster response items, including whether each agency submitted an emergency resource survey, the establishment of inter-agency cooperation systems, and the availability of human resources for disaster response.
Based on the evaluation results, the fire department plans to check for improvements needed by each agency and further strengthen collaboration with relevant organizations to establish a more rapid and efficient integrated response system in the event of a disaster.
Citizens have expressed that the preemptive assessment of disaster response systems by fire, administrative, and public agencies is necessary to enhance public safety, especially given the increasing risks of complex disasters such as recent heavy rainfall, fires, and various safety accidents.
In particular, there are calls for a practical joint response system to be continuously operated to ensure swift role distribution and equipment support among agencies during actual disaster occurrences.
Meanwhile, Chief Ko Young-joo stated, "Disaster response has limitations if reliant solely on the capabilities of one agency, so continuous cooperation and assessment among emergency support agencies are crucial. We will do our best to protect citizens' lives and property through regular evaluations and strengthening of collaboration systems."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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