Teacher Byeon Ji-won at Jungnang-gu Daycare Receives Commendation for Saving a Burning Taxi

Award Ceremony on the 26th for Distinguished Residents Contributing to Community Development

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu (left), and Byeon Ji-won, a teacher selected as a meritorious citizen, are taking a commemorative photo.

Last August, a daycare teacher in Jungnang-gu took the initiative to extinguish a fire in a taxi, preventing what could have been a major accident with potential casualties.

In response, Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) held a ‘Meritorious Citizen Commendation Ceremony’ on the morning of the 26th at the district office’s Planning Situation Room, awarding a certificate of commendation to teacher Byeon Ji-won, who works at a daycare center in Mangwoo-dong, Jungnang-gu, for her contribution to fire suppression.

On August 31, Byeon Ji-won witnessed a taxi on fire while returning to the daycare after the children had left in Mangwoo-dong, Jungnang-gu. She immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher that was available on the bus and ran toward the burning vehicle.

Standing in the middle of the road, Byeon shouted, “Can someone lend me a fire extinguisher?” and “The taxi is on fire,” calling for help from those nearby. She used several fire extinguishers handed to her by local merchants to put out the fire. Thanks to her efforts, the flames quickly subsided, and firefighters who arrived at the scene shortly after fully extinguished the fire.

It was reported that Byeon Ji-won, who has worked as a childcare teacher for 12 years, was well-versed in safety protocols during emergencies, having undergone disaster preparedness training, traffic safety, and first aid training.

At the commendation ceremony, Byeon Ji-won said, “I am relieved that the combined efforts of the local merchants and firefighters prevented major damage. I am happy that this has empowered us childcare teachers who are responsible for the safety of young children, and I will continue to work hard to make Jungnang-gu a safe place.”

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, stated, “I was deeply impressed by the courageous actions of a citizen who participated in fire suppression despite the dangerous situation,” and added, “I express my gratitude and respect to all the meritorious citizens who love Jungnang-gu more than anyone else and work hard for the safe daily lives of their neighbors.”

At the ceremony, certificates of commendation were also awarded to more than 20 meritorious individuals who have made significant contributions to the local community through consistent volunteer work and by attending to the hardships of residents in the field.

The district expressed its gratitude by presenting certificates to residents who led neighborhood alleyway cleanups, took the initiative in local disinfection activities, and regularly donated samgyetang to marginalized neighbors, among others who have worked hard for the community in various fields.

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