Fire Sergeant Kim Eunha of Masan Fire Station Receives 'Korean Stroke Angels' Award

Masan Fire Station in Changwon Special City, South Gyeongsang Province, announced on September 30 that Fire Sergeant Kim Eunha has been awarded the 'Korean Stroke Angels' honor by the Korean Stroke Society.

Award photo of Masan Fire Station Korean Stroke Angels.

The 'Korean Stroke Angels' award was established to recognize the dedication of paramedics who have made outstanding contributions to emergency care and saving lives during the transport of stroke patients. In 2025, 20 paramedics were selected from fire departments across the nation.

Fire Sergeant Kim was selected as a recipient after having received the 'Brain Saver' award the most times at the Changwon Fire Headquarters over the past two years. The 'Brain Saver' award is given to paramedics who quickly assess acute stroke patients and transport them to hospitals, thereby minimizing aftereffects.

To date, Fire Sergeant Kim has been recognized for saving numerous citizens' lives, having received the 'Brain Saver' award 11 times and the 'Heart Saver' award 4 times, for a total of 11 awards. In particular, Kim is known for remaining calm in the field and consistently practicing patient-centered emergency care, serving as a role model for fellow paramedics through ongoing training and professional development.

Jang Changmoon, Chief of Masan Fire Station, stated, "I sincerely congratulate Fire Sergeant Kim Eunha for her dedication to saving citizens' lives," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to create a safer community through dedicated emergency response activities on the front lines."

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