Changwon Special City, "Thank You to Volunteer Firefighters for Their Service and Sacrifice Spirit"

The 2nd Volunteer Fire Brigade Day Commemoration Ceremony Held

On the 22nd at 11 a.m., Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the '2nd Volunteer Fire Brigade Day' event at Samjin Stadium in Masanhappo-gu.

About 1,200 people attended the ceremony, including Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, provincial council members, city council members, and volunteer firefighters.

The event began with an opening video, followed by awards for exemplary volunteer firefighters, commemorative and congratulatory speeches, and a firefighting skills competition demonstration. In the afternoon, various sports events were held to foster unity among volunteer firefighters.

Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, held the "2nd Volunteer Fire Brigade Day" event at Samjin Stadium in Masanhappo-gu.

Volunteer Fire Brigade Day was established in 2021 to commemorate the history of the volunteer fire brigades and honor their spirit of service and sacrifice. It was officially designated as March 19, combining March 11, 1958?the date the 'Fire Services Act,' which provides the legal basis for volunteer fire brigades, was enacted?and the emergency number '119.'

The Changwon Volunteer Fire Brigade consists of 1,735 members across 53 teams. These members are local residents who engage in their regular occupations while assisting with firefighting duties such as fire suppression, rescue, and first aid, serving as guardians of community safety.

Kim Young-gi, President of the Changwon Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, said, "It is truly an honor to hold an event commemorating the hard work of volunteer firefighters. We will continue to strive to quietly and faithfully perform our duties on the front lines."

Mayor Hong said, "I express my gratitude to the volunteer firefighters who dedicate themselves to assisting firefighters at disaster sites for the safety of the community. We will spare no effort to support and enhance the honor and pride of volunteer firefighters."

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