Jeonnam Fire Department "Let's Overcome COVID-19 Together" Sharing Practice Draws Attention

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) is drawing attention by swiftly demonstrating the spirit of sharing and solidarity to support the people suffering from the spread of COVID-19.

Jeonnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 26th that it donated a special fund of 34 million won to the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea to overcome the national disaster caused by the spread of COVID-19 and share the pain of the people.

The fundraising campaign was voluntarily participated in by all 3,203 Jeonnam fire officials and was conducted from the 11th to the 16th. The collected funds were donated to the Community Chest of Korea without a separate ceremony to practice social distancing.

In addition, Jeonnam Fire has supported 94 paramedics so far for the emergency transport of COVID-19 patients in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions and purchased 104 'Eco-friendly Agricultural Product Packages' to alleviate the difficulties of farmers.

Along with this, the Jeonnam Volunteer Fire Brigade Association carried out public mask sales support (514 people at 353 locations) and disinfection activities in public places (1,436 people at 137 locations) to prevent the spread of community infection.

Furthermore, as blood supply shortages have occurred due to the impact of COVID-19, 809 Jeonnam fire officials and volunteer firefighters have participated in blood donation campaigns, making efforts to overcome COVID-19 in various fields.

Ma Jaeyoon, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, “I hope that by sharing the pain of the people suffering from the spread of COVID-19, we can help overcome the infectious disease even a little.” He added, “We will continue to enhance the image of the fire service serving the people and do our best in response activities until COVID-19 is eradicated.”

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