Ulsan Northern Fire Department's Fire Lieutenant Kim Tae-geun Awarded 'Fire Safety Volunteer Award Main Prize'

23 Years of Firefighting and Rescue Operations at Disaster Sites Since Entering Fire Service in 1996

Fire Lieutenant Kim Tae-geun, Ulsan Bukbu Fire Station.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Fire Lieutenant Kim Tae-geun of Songjeong 119 Safety Center, Ulsan Bukbu Fire Station, has won the grand prize at the 47th Fire Safety Volunteer Award.

Fire Lieutenant Kim Tae-geun entered the fire service in 1996 and has carried out fire suppression and rescue activities at various disaster sites for 23 years. Last year, he also participated in major fire suppression activities such as the ship explosion fire at Yeompo Pier in Ulsan and the wildfire in Gangwon Province.

He has played a leading role in advancing fire suppression equipment, receiving a commendation for contributions to the development and promotion of the fire industry while serving as a member of the Fire Equipment Expert Personnel Pool of the National Fire Agency.

Lieutenant Kim said, "Suppressing fires and rescuing people is a duty that must be done, so I am truly grateful to receive such a great award," and added, "I will work with pride to ensure a safe society for all citizens."

The Fire Safety Volunteer Award, jointly hosted by the Fire Insurance Association and the National Fire Agency and sponsored by 10 non-life insurance companies, is given to firefighters who have demonstrated outstanding achievements at disaster sites such as fire suppression.

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