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2023 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

rescue materials, conduct real-life rescue exercises or “war-gaming”, ensure integrity of water
resources, and step up the operating training and preparedness of fire vehicles, equipment, appli-
ances, etc., so as to implement disaster rescue safety, and strengthen preparedness measures for
fire rescue during the Spring Festival period.

(2) The “2022 Tomb Sweeping - Guiding Plan for Fire Agencies at Municipal and County (City) Levels
on Fire Safety Preparedness” was issued in writing to instruct fire agencies at all levels to stay vig-

ilant at major cemeteries and time periods, or cemeteries and time periods with higher frequency
of fires, by dispatching vehicles or personnel, or adopting other means, as well as in providing
water sources on-site, to strengthen preparedness measures for fire safety in various cemeteries
during the Tomb Sweeping period.

(3) The “2022 Ming-An No. 8 Exercise on Citizens’ Defense, Mobilization, Disaster Prevention and
Rescue” was conducted for matters related to the coordination and evaluation of fire services and

disaster rescue work, to strengthen disaster response capabilities.
(4) On October 10, 2022, the “Fire Services for Safety and Security during the National Day Ceremo-

ny” were conducted to supervise county and city fire agencies in the jurisdictions that handled
various important celebration activities in deploying their fire service manpower, vehicles, and
equipment in key areas, in response to emergency situations. In addition, these fire agencies were

to plan the Fire Truck Show in cooperation with the National Day Preparatory Committee, to high-
light the characteristics and work performed by local fire service units.
(5) The "2022 Fire Service Plan for Safety and Security executed by Fire Agencies at all Levels during

the 2022 Election of Municipality and County (City) Mayors, and Municipality and County (City)
Councilors," was issued in writing to instruct fire agencies at all levels to ensure safety and security
via fire services during the election of local public officers nationwide in November 2022, as well

as to assist with preparedness for various fire prevention and rescue work at voting venues and
important public facilities nationwide.

VI. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

1. Implementing emergency medical services

When people are immobilized due to injuries/diseases from disasters, accidents or falling, giving
birth, or other reasons and require emergency medical attention, they can get help by calling “119.”
Upon receiving a report, the Rescue and Relief Command Center (RRCC) immediately dispatches

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