Yeosu Fire Station Fire Sergeant Kim Seungman Selected as Outstanding Public Official in Rescue Field

Over 8,000 Fire and Rescue Disaster Site Dispatches, Holding Professional Qualifications Such as Life Rescuers

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] Fire Sergeant Kim Seung-man (46), who works in the 119 Rescue Team at the Yeosu Fire Station in Jeonnam, has been selected as an 'Outstanding Public Official in the Rescue Field of 2021' by the National Fire Agency and will be promoted one rank to Fire Lieutenant.

According to Yeosu Fire Station, the Outstanding Rescue Team Member Award was established last year to discover and reward rescue team members who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and protecting citizens' property with an active attitude at disaster sites. The award includes a one-rank promotion and a commendation from the National Fire Agency Commissioner.

Fire Sergeant Kim Seung-man, a former non-commissioned officer of the Special Warfare Command, joined the fire service in December 2004 through a special recruitment for rescue personnel. Over 17 years, he has recorded over 8,000 dispatches to fire and rescue disaster sites. He is known to have been a role model to his colleagues by holding professional qualifications in the rescue field, such as a life rescuer certification.

Fire Sergeant Kim Seung-man stated, "I believe this award is received on behalf of my colleagues who are struggling and continuing their field activities," and expressed his aspiration, "I will continue to do my best to protect the lives and property of citizens."

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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