Jeonnam Fire Department Officially Launches 'Firefighter Workplace Council'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 8th that the 'Firefighter Workplace Council' was officially launched on the 6th.

With the revision of the 'Act on the Establishment and Operation of Public Officials' Workplace Councils' on June 11, firefighters who were previously unable to join workplace councils can now form and participate in such councils.

At the launch ceremony, Chief Ma Jaeyoon presented the certificate of establishment for the workplace council and pledged mutual cooperation through the exchange of partnership declarations.

The declaration included commitments to make every effort to improve the working conditions of affiliated public officials and to enhance the quality of desirable 119 fire services.

Earlier, the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters held an inaugural meeting on the 3rd, elected Fire Lieutenant Shin Byungwon as the first representative, formed a council of nine members, recruited 129 members, and completed the preparations for establishment.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, "This has great significance as a practical communication channel aimed at launching a council for all Jeonnam fire institutions to improve employees' working environments and welfare conditions," adding, "We will spare no support to resolve employees' difficulties and increase job satisfaction."

Meanwhile, in Jeonnam, workplace councils have been established in 16 out of 18 fire stations, including the Fire Headquarters. Currently, 1,664 out of 3,030 members (54%) have joined, and two fire stations are preparing to establish councils.

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