Gyeonggi Fire Department Rolls Up Sleeves to Revitalize Local Economy Affected by COVID-19

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters has taken steps to revive the local economy, which has been suffering due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters announced that from the 20th until the end of next month, they will operate a twice-weekly cafeteria closure system every Tuesday and Thursday to encourage employees to use external restaurants.

Office staff at the Fire Academy and 35 fire stations will also participate in this local economic revitalization effort. However, considering emergency standby, firefighters involved in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services will continue to use the cafeteria as before.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters expects that if approximately 2,000 firefighters dine outside at least twice a week, about 140 million KRW per month will be linked to local restaurant sales.

Additionally, within the possible budget range, they plan to purchase goods that can be procured early within the next three months and use more than half of the employee welfare points.

Furthermore, to support the sales channels of agricultural and livestock products in Icheon City, where the temporary living facility for Wuhan evacuees is located, cafeteria ingredients will be preferentially purchased from Icheon’s agricultural and livestock products.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters will hold various events hosted by the Fire Academy and fire stations in Icheon City until the situation ends and will also promote a campaign to visit tourist attractions in Icheon.

Lee Hyung-cheol, head of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters, emphasized, "Firefighters have decided to actively participate in delivering a message of hope to residents facing difficulties due to COVID-19 and revitalizing the local commercial district," adding, "We will continue to carry out firefighting administration solely for the residents."

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