Gyeongsangnam-do Holds the '58th Firefighters' Day Commemoration Ceremony'

Governor Kim: "Firefighters' Safety is the People's Safety, Pledge to Actively Support Treatment Improvement"

Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo is participating in the '58th Firefighting Day Ceremony' at the provincial government large conference room on the morning of the 9th. (Photo by Gyeongnam Province)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongsangnam-do held the ‘58th Firefighters' Day Commemoration Ceremony’ on the morning of the 9th at the provincial government main conference room.

The event was attended by about 30 people, including Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, frontline firefighters, and ordinary citizens whose lives were saved with the help of firefighters.

To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the number of attendees was minimized, and the event was broadcast live on the Gyeongnam Fire Department YouTube channel so that firefighters and citizens could participate together.

The event proceeded in the order of a video screening under the theme ‘Safe Gyeongnam, Happy Citizens,’ followed by the national ceremony, commendation of meritorious persons, commemorative speeches, and commemorative events.

Medals and commendations were awarded to six public officials and citizens recognized for their contributions to protecting public safety at various disaster sites.

Next, citizens who received help from 119 at fire, rescue, and emergency scenes delivered thank-you messages through videos and had a real-time communication session with the governor in a non-face-to-face manner, attracting attention.

Governor Kim Kyung-soo congratulated the Firefighters' Day in his congratulatory speech, saying, “The transition of firefighting to a national position was possible because of the trust of the people.”

He especially expressed gratitude and encouragement for the efforts made during this year's difficult situations such as COVID-19 and flood damage.

He continued, “It is the duty of firefighters to protect the lives of the people, and it is the governor’s mission to protect the safety of firefighters,” promising, “I will create an environment where the lives and safety of the people can be protected in a safe and comfortable environment as soon as possible.”

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