The National Fire Agency said on the 20th that it held an opening ceremony for the 100th "mind and body stability room" at the Seoul Metropolitan Government 119 Special Rescue Team's 119 Aviation Unit. It has been 10 years since the agency began installing the rooms through the "Miracle of Healing" project in 2016 in partnership with Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and KB Insurance.
A mind and body stability room is a space installed at fire stations to prevent and manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions among firefighters. It is equipped with massage chairs, spinal massagers, smart TVs, and air purifiers. Beginning with 10 locations in Seoul in 2016, the rooms have been set up nationwide for firefighters exposed to extreme stress and fatigue during field operations.
The National Fire Agency plans to continue strengthening public-private cooperation projects to create a healthy work environment for firefighters. Acting Commissioner Kim Seung-ryong said, "We are grateful to KB Insurance and the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association for their steady support over the past 10 years," adding, "The National Fire Agency will continue to expand various support measures to protect the mental and physical health of frontline personnel."