
Aims to minimize property loss and injuries through fast and efficient firefighting and rescue operations in case of a fire in the airport facilities or aircraft, as per regulations and annexes from ICAO, Airport Facilities Act and Airport Operational and Safety Requirements.
MissionSaving life and firefighting in case of a fire of facilities or an accident involving an aircraft Operation and management of vehicles and equipment for firefighting and lifesaving efforts
Rescue/firefighting vehicles and human resources per airport
Type | Gimpo | Gimhae | Jeju | Cheongju | Muan | Yeosu | Ulsan | Yangyang | |
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Rescue and firefighting rating | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Rescue and firefighting vehicle | Fire truck(unit) | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Injection rate(ℓ/min) | 24,000 | 25,700 | 23,700 | 24,000 | 18,000 | 12,000 | 11,700 | 13,000 | |
Quantity of current fire extinguishing agent(Water,ℓ) | 72,000 | 45,000 | 56,000 | 32,000 | 33,000 | 23,000 | 21,000 | 20,000 | |
Main fire extinguishing agent (FOAM,ℓ) | 7,600 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 2,400 | |
Auxiliary fire extinguishing agent (powder,kg) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 750 | 750 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
Rescue vehicle(unit) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Number of firefighters | 67 | 50 | 60 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 |