Gyeongnam Fire Department Welcomes First Female Fire Chief in 29 Years!

After 36 Years Since Entering in '84, Experienced Both Fieldwork and Administration

Park Jeong-mi, Chief of Yangsan Fire Station.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The first female fire station chief in 29 years has been appointed in Gyeongnam Province.

Park Jeongmi, the new chief of Yangsan Fire Station, began her career in 1984 as a firefighter through the public recruitment exam. She has held key positions such as team leader of the 119 Comprehensive Situation Room at the Fire Headquarters, head of the Prevention and Safety Division at Gimhae Dongbu Fire Station, and head of the Fire Administration Division at Yangsan Fire Station. Last year, she was promoted to the first female fire lieutenant colonel at the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters and served as the head of the Prevention and Safety Division.

During her one-year tenure as head of the Prevention and Safety Division, she oversaw the construction project of a safety experience center to enhance citizens' safety awareness and secured 7.91 billion KRW in national funding for the distribution of residential fire safety equipment, contributing to the safety of the residents.

Chief Park stated, "I will implement fire policies that prioritize safety for the happy lives of 350,000 Yangsan citizens, adhere to basics and principles, and strive to create a workplace atmosphere that values communication."

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