Efforts to strengthen cooperation with the regional fire department in the event of a disaster at a radiation facility / 日本農村医学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

Our hospital handles radioisotopes for isotope inspection. Responses to disasters at facilities that handle radioisotopes differ from normal disaster responses as countermeasures against radioisotopes are needed. In accordance with notices issued by relevant ministries and agencies, a system should be established that enables response, including cooperation, to accidents involving isotope handling facilities. Therefore, it is necessary not only for individual hospitals to respond with disaster prevention measures, but also for a comprehensive system to be established that includes cooperation with local fire departments. Therefore, since 2014, our hospital has been working in collaboration with Konan City Fire Department to ensure that fire extinguishing and rescue activities can be carried out smoothly within the radiation control area in the event of a disaster. We report here our efforts to strengthen cooperation.