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Pet Patrol Volunteers Learn CPR to Become Community Lifesavers

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The Busan Metropolitan Autonomous Police Commission (Chairperson Kim Cheol-jun, hereinafter referred to as the Commission) announced that it conducted rescue and emergency first aid training, including CPR, for Pet Patrol volunteers at the Busan Chapter of the Korean Red Cross at 2:00 p.m. on October 17.

The training was designed to help Pet Patrol volunteers, who regularly patrol neighborhoods, serve as first responders capable of providing timely assistance during the critical first minutes of an emergency.

Pet Patrol volunteers, Commission officials, and representatives of the Korean Red Cross participated in the training, which featured realistic, hands-on exercises.

Participants received intensive practical training in essential emergency first aid skills needed by bystanders at the scene, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and procedures for responding to airway obstructions.

In particular, the training aimed to address Busan's low rate of bystander CPR and establish a comprehensive community safety network.

According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Busan's bystander CPR rate of 18.4% is significantly below the national average. As immediate CPR performed by a bystander can nearly triple the chances of survival, a rapid response from those at the scene is crucial.

Accordingly, the Commission plans to establish an initial emergency response protocol during patrols consisting of calling 119, performing CPR, and using an AED. It will also support regular refresher training to ensure that volunteers maintain their emergency response capabilities.

Kim Cheol-jun, Chairperson of the Busan Metropolitan Autonomous Police Commission, stated, "In cases of cardiac arrest, a swift initial response from people nearby can mean the difference between life and death. This makes the role of Pet Patrol volunteers, who are closely connected to residents' daily lives, particularly important."

He added, "We will continue to expand practical, hands-on training so that Pet Patrol volunteers can serve as reliable lifesavers in their neighborhoods."