Jeonnam Fire Headquarters Holds Ceremony for the 59th Firefighters' Day

Majeyoon Bonbujang "Protecting Residents' Lives with the Nation's Best Firefighting Service"

[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 at the Jeonnam Fire School auditorium to mark the 59th Firefighters' Day.

The event was attended by about 60 firefighters who followed quarantine rules, proceeding in the order of the national ceremony, commendation of meritorious persons, commemorative speeches, viewing of congratulatory message videos, and commemorative photos.

In the commendation of meritorious persons, three received government awards, and five received commendations from the Minister, Commissioner, and Governor.

In particular, on the occasion of the 59th Firefighters' Day, Lee Jeonghyun, Fire Administration Division Chief, was awarded the Green Stripes Order of Service Merit by the government for contributions to the development of fire administration.

Also, Fire Captain Jeong Gangok received the Presidential Citation, Fire Captain Choi Bongseok received the Prime Minister's Citation, Fire Lieutenant Lee Namgung received the Minister's Citation, Fire Lieutenant Ryu Jehwan and Fire Chief Go Byeongmu received the Fire Commissioner’s Citation, and Firefighters Lee Kanghee and Kim Subin received the Governor’s Citation.

Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok said, “I express my gratitude to the firefighters and volunteer firefighters who are responsible for the safety of the residents not only through COVID-19 response but also through fire, rescue, and emergency medical activities.”

Chief Ma Jaeyoon stated, “We must always consider how to protect the people with an attitude of constant change and innovation,” adding, “Let us continue to protect the lives and property of the residents with the nation’s best firefighting services.”

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