Gwangju Fire Department Holds Event to Celebrate Volunteer Fire Brigade Day

"Always United with the People,
the Volunteer Fire Brigade"

The Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters held the "4th Volunteer Fire Brigade Day Commemoration Event" on the 19th at the City Hall's main conference room, attended by over 600 people including Gwangju Deputy Mayor Kwangwan Ko, Gwangju City Council Chair Sujung Shin, and volunteer firefighters. Provided by Gwangju City

The Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters announced on the 20th that it held the '4th Volunteer Fire Brigade Day Commemoration Event' under the theme 'Always United with the People, the Volunteer Fire Brigade' at the City Hall Grand Conference Room on the 19th.

The event was attended by over 600 people, including Ko Gwangwan, Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Gwangju City, Shin Sujeong, Chairperson of the Gwangju City Council, and members of the volunteer fire brigade. The program began with pre-ceremony events such as a video presentation on the 2024 activities of the volunteer fire brigade, a performance by the fire department band, and a Nanta performance, followed by commendations for distinguished service, congratulatory remarks, and commemorative photography.

Volunteer Fire Brigade Day was designated as March 19 by combining March 11, the date of enactment of the 'Fire Services Act' which provides the legal basis for the establishment of volunteer fire brigades, and 119, the symbol of firefighting. In 2021, it was designated as a statutory commemorative day following the amendment of the 'Act on the Establishment and Operation of Volunteer Fire Brigades.'

Commendations for distinguished service were awarded to 57 individuals, including Kang Hyungseon, President of the Gwangju Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, who received the Presidential Citation.

Deputy Mayor Ko Gwangwan said, "I would like to thank all the volunteer fire brigade members who are dedicated to the safety of our community," and added, "We will actively support the volunteer fire brigade so that it can take another step forward, always united with the citizens."

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