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Desperate "Help Me" Leads to Timely Rescue Through Coordinated Emergency Response

HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter / Updated : 2025-04-11 21:31:09
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A solitary, indistinct plea for help received by the provincial fire department's 119 emergency hotline on April 1st at 8:57 PM KST culminated in the successful rescue of an individual contemplating self-harm. The incident underscores the critical efficacy of interagency collaboration between fire services, law enforcement, and local government in responding to time-sensitive emergencies.

Firefighter Kim Dong-woo of the 119 Joint Situation Room's Situation Team 2 was the recipient of the call, characterized solely by the faint repetition of the phrase "Help me." Despite Firefighter Kim's attempts to elicit details regarding the caller's whereabouts or the nature of their distress, the individual remained unable to provide further information.

Recognizing the gravity of the ambiguous call, Firefighter Kim initiated an immediate trace of the incoming signal via mobile network triangulation. This initial assessment placed the caller in the vicinity of an outdoor parking facility. Subsequently, Firefighter Kim accessed closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds covering the identified area. However, the initial review of these feeds yielded no visual confirmation of the distressed individual or their vehicle.

Undeterred, Firefighter Kim contacted the municipal government's integrated CCTV surveillance center. While the 119 Joint Situation Room possesses the capability to view these feeds, direct manipulation of the camera angles is restricted. Firefighter Kim articulated the emergent situation and requested remote adjustment of the CCTV direction.

This decisive action proved pivotal. A vehicle came into view, and a faint illumination emanating from within suggested the presence of a mobile device. Firefighter Kim then requested the activation of the vehicle's hazard lights. The caller's compliance with this request provided the crucial confirmation of their precise location within the parking area.

Upon pinpointing the individual's location, the provincial fire department leveraged the integrated operational framework established with the Chungnam Provincial Police Agency. Since the preceding month, a collaborative initiative has embedded liaison officers from both fire and police services within each other's central command centers – four personnel from each agency stationed at the 119 Joint Situation Room and the 112 Integrated Situation Room, respectively. This strategic co-location aims to enhance real-time information sharing and streamline joint response protocols for a spectrum of incidents.

The police liaison officer at the 119 Joint Situation Room promptly relayed the location details to the 112 Integrated Situation Room, which in turn dispatched patrol units in the vicinity. These officers swiftly arrived at the identified vehicle. Upon opening the car, they confirmed the presence and precarious state of the caller.

Paramedics arrived shortly thereafter, administering immediate care and ensuring the individual's safety, effectively de-escalating the life-threatening situation. The entire rescue operation, from the initial ambiguous call to the arrival of emergency medical services, was executed within a remarkable ten-minute timeframe.

Subsequent investigation by the fire department revealed the individual had been engaged in an attempt of self-harm within the confines of the vehicle and had initiated the 119 call during this critical moment. The caller's inability to articulate their location or circumstances was attributed to the physical incapacitation resulting from their actions.

Oh Geung-hwan, Commissioner of the Provincial Fire Department's 119 Joint Situation Room, lauded the swift and astute actions of Firefighter Kim, emphasizing the indispensable role of interagency cooperation. "Firefighter Kim's accurate assessment of the critical nature of the call, his rapid and decisive actions, and the seamless collaboration with the police and local government's surveillance team were instrumental in averting a tragic outcome," Commissioner Oh stated. "We remain committed to strengthening these collaborative partnerships to ensure the safety and security of our citizens in the face of any emergency."

This incident serves as a compelling testament to the efficacy of integrated emergency response systems and the dedication of first responders who, even with minimal initial information, can leverage technology and interagency coordination to save lives.

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