Gyeonggi Fire Department Seeks Heroes Who Assisted Fire Truck Dispatch

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is looking for heroes who helped fire trucks respond to emergencies.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters announced on the 6th that it is seeking citizens who helped move illegally parked vehicles that were delaying firefighters' response by lifting and relocating them, thereby assisting fire trucks in their emergency dispatch.

The incident occurred on December 24 last year at a restaurant in Giheung-gu, Yongin City, during a fire. While the pump truck from Dongbaek 119 Safety Center of Yongin Fire Station was turning right on a narrow alley, it was delayed due to illegally parked vehicles. Citizens on the street, noticing the firefighters' difficult situation, helped by lifting and moving the illegally parked vehicles to one side. As a result, the fire truck was able to safely reach the accident site.

The incident was first posted on social media and became known through internet blogs. Later, it was introduced to the media through broadcasts such as KBS and MBC.

A Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters official said, "In a situation where it was difficult for the fire truck to enter, the active help of citizens was a great aid to firefighting activities," and urged, "We ask the heroes who moved the illegally parked vehicles at the scene and greatly helped the firefighters' dispatch to please contact us."

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters plans to award the Gyeonggi Province Governor's Commendation next month after verifying the identities of the individuals.

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