Gwangju Northern Fire Department, Fire Sergeant Yang Il-hwan Awarded 'Fire Safety Volunteer Award'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 21st, the Gwangju Northern Fire Station announced that Fire Sergeant Yang Il-hwan received the main award at the 49th Fire Safety Volunteer Award ceremony jointly hosted by the National Fire Agency and the Fire Insurance Association.

The 'Fire Safety Volunteer Award' is an award aimed at boosting the morale of firefighters by discovering and rewarding outstanding firefighters who protect the lives and property of the public at disaster sites such as fires and dedicate themselves to society as exemplary figures.

Among the 18 recipients of the Fire Safety Volunteer Award, Fire Sergeant Yang Il-hwan, selected as the representative of the Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters, was appointed in 2010 and has been a multi-skilled firefighter performing various field activities such as fire suppression and rescue operations.

In particular, he was recognized for his contributions in the field of firefighting equipment as a specialist in operating special vehicles, a member of the firefighting equipment review committee, and a professional instructor at the Korea Fire Industry Technology Institute and Fire Academy, leading to his selection as an awardee.

Fire Sergeant Yang Il-hwan expressed, "I was able to receive the Fire Safety Volunteer Award thanks to the help of my colleagues," and added, "I will continue to do my best to fulfill my duties for the safety of the public."

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