Yangpyeong Fire Station Firefighter Kim Jin-yu Awarded '119 Animal Rescue Award'

Firefighter Kim Jin-yu safely rescues a pet dog that fell into the water last August.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Firefighter Kim Jin-yu of Yangpyeong Fire Station in Gyeonggi Province received the '119 Animal Rescue Award.'

The Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on the 13th that Firefighter Kim Jin-yu won the grand prize at the '1st 119 Animal Rescue Awards' held by the Animal Freedom Union at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 10th.

Last year on November 18, Firefighter Kim rescued one resident at an apartment fire scene in Yangpyeong County. After hearing that five pet cats remained inside, he risked his life and re-entered the fire scene on the 5th floor to rescue all the pet cats.

On August 3 of this year, he also safely rescued one resident and one pet dog who were trapped under a bridge pier after being swept away by a rapid current while trying to save the dog that had fallen into the water, using ropes and a crane.

The Animal Freedom Union received recommendations for firefighters and fire station candidates from the National Fire Agency and others, then held a merit review committee composed of five experts who conducted a strict evaluation to select the awardees, including Firefighter Kim.

Meanwhile, at the awards ceremony, members of the National Assembly, including Park Hong-geun, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended to encourage the firefighters dedicated to animal rescue.

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