Do You Know '119' Firefighting Day?… Ulsan Fire Headquarters Receives Government Award at 61st Event

Do you know Firefighting Day?

The Ulsan Fire Headquarters (Chief Lee Jae-soon) will hold the '61st Firefighting Day Commemoration Event' on the 9th at seven locations including six fire stations in Ulsan and the Ulsan Safety Experience Center, with the attendance of firefighters and volunteer firefighters.

Firefighting Day originated from the fire prevention emphasis period after the establishment of the government and expanded to a nationwide event starting in 1963.

In 1991, it was designated as a legal commemorative day to raise awareness and understanding of fire hazards, and the date was set to November 9, symbolizing 119.

The event will be held under the theme "A Safe Nation for the People, Korea 119 Will Be With You," featuring a congratulatory video screening, Firefighting Day awards presentation, and commemorative speeches.

Government awards for Firefighting Day will also be presented. For contributions to citizen safety, Kim Gyu-joo, Chief of the Southern Fire Station, will receive the Order of Service Merit; Jeong Ho-young, Director of the 119 Comprehensive Situation Room, will receive the Presidential Award; in the civilian sector, Lee Soo-hyun, Chief of the Male Volunteer Fire Brigade at the Eastern Fire Station, will receive the National Medal, and Lee Eun-joo of the Female Volunteer Fire Brigade at the Seoul Fire Station will receive the Commissioner of the Fire Agency Award. In total, 104 citizens and firefighters will be honored.

Ulsan Fire Department.

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