The Ansan Fire Department is focusing on hands-on training to improve the expertise of its personnel and establish a swift collaboration system in response to cardiac arrest incidents.
According to the fire department, specialized training in advanced cardiac life support and team-based simulations took place from August 26 to 28 for paramedics and ambulance personnel.
This training aims to enhance the professional capabilities of responders to ensure a rapid and systematic response immediately after a cardiac arrest occurs, allowing each team member to perform their specific roles accurately when multiple responders are deployed to the scene.
Dr. Han Seong-min, a paramedic instructor from Love Hospital, participated in the training, covering the fundamental principles and application methods of advanced cardiac life support, initial assessment and response procedures for cardiac arrest patients, role assignments among team members, and collaboration methods between ambulance and paramedic teams.
Notably, the training included repeated simulations based on actual emergency scenarios, allowing responders to practice initial care processes, including patient assessment, CPR, and defibrillation.
Paramedics and ambulance personnel moved according to their assigned roles, enhancing their practical skills by responding as a cohesive team.
During the training, the paramedic instructor actively participated, assessing team members' performance and teamwork while providing situational feedback, focusing on improving their ability to respond to various potential variables that may arise in real-life situations.
There has been a positive response from citizens regarding this hands-on training approach.
As immediate response is crucial from the moment a cardiac arrest occurs, the repeated practical training for firefighters is seen as directly linked to citizen safety.
One citizen remarked, "In a situation where a family member or someone nearby suddenly collapses, it’s natural to panic. Knowing that firefighters train repeatedly as if in real situations is reassuring. I hope paramedics continue to receive consistent training to respond quickly by dividing roles among themselves."
Another citizen stated, "I understand that every second and minute is critical for CPR and defibrillation. The more professional the responders are, the greater the help citizens can receive."
Meanwhile, Fire Chief Ko Young-joo emphasized, "To increase the chances of survival for cardiac arrest patients, swift initial response and accurate role distribution among on-site personnel are essential." He added, "We will continue to strengthen our on-site response capabilities for cardiac arrest patients through practical training and repeated drills."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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