Jeju Fire Headquarters Holds the '1st Volunteer Fire Brigade Day' Event

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Fire Safety Headquarters (Head Park Geun-o) held the 1st Volunteer Fire Brigade Day event on the 30th at Jeju City Halla Art Hall.

According to the Jeju Fire Headquarters on this day, Volunteer Fire Brigade Day was established to boost the pride and morale of volunteer firefighters.

The anniversary was set on March 19 by combining March 11, the day stipulated in the 1958 "Fire Service Act" as the basis for establishing volunteer fire brigades, and 119, the fire service symbol.

Under the slogan "100 Years with the Residents, A New Leap for Jeju Volunteer Fire Brigade," the event was held in strict compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.

The commemorative ceremony, attended by about 270 people including Acting Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Koo Man-seop, fire officials, and volunteer firefighters, proceeded in the order of opening declaration, national ceremony, commendation of meritorious persons, opening address, commemorative speech, congratulatory speech, declaration of volunteer fire brigade vision, and commemorative photo session.

A total of 13 people, including Hyun Sang-ho, captain of the Yeondong Male Volunteer Fire Brigade of Jeju Fire Station, who received the National Medal, were awarded commendations for meritorious service.

Acting Governor Koo Man-seop said, "On the occasion of the 1st Volunteer Fire Brigade Day, I express my deep respect to each volunteer firefighter who has protected the safety and lives of the people," adding, "We will focus more on expanding personal safety equipment and supporting education and training to strengthen the activity base of the volunteer fire brigade and improve welfare."

Meanwhile, the Jeju Volunteer Fire Brigade is organized and operated with a total of 74 brigades and 2,210 members. Starting this year, it plans to expand the activity scope of the volunteer fire brigade by recruiting outstanding young and middle-aged personnel, expanding acquisition of volunteer fire brigade professional qualifications, and establishing a self-reliant education and training system.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil panax33@asiae.co.kr

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