Jeonnam Fire Headquarters Holds Ceremony for the 58th Firefighters' Day

9 Recipients Including Presidential and Prime Ministerial Commendations

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 9th that it held a commemorative ceremony to mark the '58th Firefighting Day.'

On this day, to prevent COVID-19, only about 40 employees attended, and awards were presented to nine firefighters, followed by a time of communication and harmony.

The ceremony proceeded with the national anthem, awards for contributors to firefighting development, commemorative speeches, viewing of firefighting activity videos, singing of the firefighting song, and commemorative photos.

On this day, Fire Captain Choi Kijeong received the Presidential Citation, Fire Captain Park Chunchun received the Prime Minister's Citation, Firefighter Park Eunja received the Minister's Citation, Firefighters Jeong Gyeonga and Go Gyeongseok received the Fire Agency Chief's Citation, and Firefighters Lee Yongsung, Kim Taehyun, and Jeong Changwon received the Governor's Citation.

Seventeen fire stations in the province also held their own Firefighting Day commemorative ceremonies, awarding firefighters who contributed to establishing a fire safety culture and expressing gratitude for their hard work.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, "I am pleased to be recognized for my contributions to leading the protection of the lives and property of the people as we mark the first Firefighting Day since the transition to a national position," and added, "Please do your best to uphold the pride of the firefighting family and take responsibility for the lives and safety of the residents."

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