Jeonnam Fire Department Welcomes National Assembly Approval of Revised 'Volunteer Fire Brigade Establishment and Operation' Bill

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 26th that it welcomes the passage of the amendment to the "Act on the Establishment and Operation of Volunteer Fire Brigades" at the National Assembly plenary session.

The amendment to the "Act on the Establishment and Operation of Volunteer Fire Brigades" centers on the designation of "Volunteer Fire Brigade Day" to honor the volunteerism and spirit of sacrifice of the volunteer fire brigades.

This bill was primarily proposed last August by Lee Jaejeong, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Anyang-si Dongan-gu Eul, Gyeonggi Province.

"Volunteer Fire Brigade Day" was set as March 19 by combining March 11, the day stipulated in the "Fire Services Act" in 1958, and 119, the emergency number.

With the passage of the amendment through the National Assembly, it is expected to help boost the pride and morale of about 90,000 volunteer fire brigade members nationwide and strengthen their identity as a volunteer organization with a history of over 100 years.

In Jeonnam, 11,346 volunteer fire brigade members are active. Supporting fire, rescue, and emergency disaster sites, they have carried out 5,426 volunteer activities annually with 22,872 participants, including COVID-19 quarantine support, volunteer activities in beneficiary areas, and participation in blood donation campaigns.

Many members have sacrificed their lives while assisting firefighting activities with a strong sense of mission to protect the lives and property of the people at disaster sites. In fact, from 2001 to 2020, one member died and 16 were injured.

Ma Jaeyoon, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, "I congratulate the establishment of a day for volunteer fire brigade members, who are the eternal partners and companions of firefighting," and added, "I hope they will continue to do their best as reliable guardians of regional safety together with the fire service."

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