Jeonnam Rookie Firefighters Ready as 'Guardians of Provincial Safety'

Graduation Ceremony Held for 62 Participants of 19-Week Training Program

Sixty-two rookie prospective firefighters in Jeonnam will complete a 19-week training course and head to the field to protect the residents.

On the 18th, according to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Hong Young-geun), a graduation ceremony for the 17th class of newly appointed firefighters was held at the main auditorium of the Jeonnam Fire Academy Talent Hall, attended by about 250 trainees and staff.

With a congratulatory speech from Chief Hong Young-geun, diplomas and commendation certificates were awarded, and a rank insignia presentation ceremony was held with the chief and family members, enhancing the weight and pride of being a firefighter on their shoulders.

On this day, three outstanding students including Kim Hyuk and three others recognized for their contributions during the training period, including Kim Kyung-nam, received commendation certificates from the Governor of Jeonnam Province, followed by a reading of the firefighter's prayer by a trainee representative.

Chief Hong Young-geun said, “The safety of firefighters must be secured for the safety of Jeonnam residents to be guaranteed,” and added, “Based on the sweat and effort trainees have put in over the past 19 weeks, please protect the safety of the residents and your colleagues.”

The newly appointed firefighters, who entered training on September 11 last year, completed the 19-week training course and will be assigned to 22 fire stations across the Jeonnam region as of the 22nd to protect the safety of the residents.

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