Changwon Fire Headquarters Firefighter Park Gi-dong Receives Fire Safety Volunteer Award

Dedicated to Protecting the Lives and Property of the People
at Disaster Sites

The Changwon Fire Headquarters in Gyeongnam announced on the 14th that Firefighter Park Gi-dong, who works at the Daeheung 119 Safety Center, has been awarded this year's Fire Safety Volunteer Award.

Firefighter Park Ki-dong, recipient of the Fire Safety Volunteer Award.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Fire Safety Volunteer Award is given to firefighters who have dedicated themselves to protecting the lives and property of the public from disasters such as fires. Since 1974, it has honored 744 recipients nationwide over 50 years.

Firefighter Park was appointed in 2018 and has actively extinguished fires at fire scenes. In March of this year, he played a significant role in resuscitating a colleague’s father who suffered cardiac arrest.

He also represented Changwon in the fire suppression category at the 35th National Firefighting Skills Competition and is an outstanding member who participates in training and administrative tasks, including attending fire policy conferences.

Firefighter Park said, “I was just quietly doing my job, but I am grateful to receive such a prestigious award and want to share this joy with my colleagues,” adding, “I will do my best on the field to ensure the safety of citizens in danger.”

Kim Yong-jin, the Fire Headquarters Chief, said, “I am pleased that a hardworking employee has received this award,” and urged, “Do not forget your current mindset and continue to do your best in your position.”

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