Choi Seong-sun, Fire Lieutenant at Gangwon Donghae Fire Station, Wins Grand Prize in 'Fire Safety Volunteer Award'

A Total of 21 Recipients Awarded Including Grand Prize and Merit Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The National Fire Agency announced on the 25th that Fire Lieutenant Choi Seong-sun of Donghae Fire Station in Gangwon-do was selected as the grand prize winner of this year's 'Fire Safety Volunteer Award.'

Fire Lieutenant Choi was recognized for his heroic efforts in rescuing lives during the gas explosion fire at a pension in Donghae in January and for his contribution to suppressing the wildfires in Gangwon-do last April. After obtaining a Level 1 psychological counselor certification, he has been serving as a counselor for his colleagues at work. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, he has also been continuously volunteering by making masks for low-income groups, which was highly appreciated.

The newly established Merit Award was given to Fire Lieutenant Jeong Seung-gi of Yeongjong Fire Station in Incheon, who was diagnosed with a spinal disability (approved for official medical care) due to injuries sustained while extinguishing a fire at the in-flight meal factory at Incheon Airport in March 2018.

The National Fire Agency will hold an awards ceremony with the Korea Fire Insurance Association on the 26th, presenting the main and special awards to a total of 21 recipients, including these individuals.

The grand prize winner will receive a plaque and a prize money of 5 million won, while 18 main awardees and 1 merit awardee will each receive a plaque and 2 million won in prize money.

Now in its 47th year, the Fire Safety Volunteer Award has been recognizing exemplary firefighters dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the public since 1974, with a total of 704 recipients to date.

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