Gyeonggi Fire Department Receives Artifacts Including Ancient Documents... Until the End of June

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is accepting reports of artifacts related to Gyeonggi firefighting until June 30.

The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters is accepting submissions of Gyeonggi fire-related artifacts until June 31.

On the 31st, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced that it is collecting documentary records such as documents, photos, slogans/posters, newspapers, and videos, as well as various fire-related equipment, uniforms/replicas, souvenirs, and certificates that can showcase the history and tradition of modern and contemporary Gyeonggi fire services. This call is aimed at current and former fire officers, volunteer firefighters, and fire-related personnel.

Participants can submit their items by sending two emails briefly describing the circumstances, characteristics, and condition of the items through the banners on the websites of the Fire and Disaster Headquarters and each fire station.

Afterward, the submitted items will be classified by grade through a review following an exhibition. Additionally, various prizes will be provided to those selected.

A representative of the Fire and Disaster Headquarters stated, "Interest in fire artifacts has increased recently, with the discovery of old documents such as personnel orders from the opening of Suwon Fire Station in 1947." They added, "Since various benefits are prepared for those who submit many artifacts and are selected, we ask for much interest in this 'Gyeonggi Fire History Discovery Event.'"

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