Jeonnam Fire Department Challenges for 2nd Consecutive Year Victory at National Firefighting Skills Competition

Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Service, Best Firefighter, and Fire Investigation 20-Member Team Departure Ceremony Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil), participating in the 35th National Firefighting Skills Competition, is challenging for the overall first place for the second consecutive year following last year.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 22nd that it held a send-off ceremony for the Jeonnam representative team for the '35th National Firefighting Skills Competition' on the 21st.

The '35th National Firefighting Skills Competition,' held on October 27th this year at the Central Fire Academy, has been held annually since the 'Firefighting King Selection Competition' in 1983 to enhance on-site response capabilities and protect citizens' lives and property.

Jeonnam Fire Headquarters won the overall championship (national first place) at last year's competition and received the Presidential Award.

This competition features 20 participants competing in 8 events across 5 categories: fire, rescue, emergency medical services, best firefighter, and fire investigation.

The team pledged to fully demonstrate the skills they have honed so far and achieve excellent results.

Kim Joil, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, said, "I send my wholehearted applause to the team representing Jeonnam Fire at the National Firefighting Skills Competition," and added, "While excellent results are important, I support them to do their best without any safety accidents."

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