On September 23, Hwasun Fire Station announced that it had conducted a "Fire Prevention Campaign and Traditional Market Shopping Event" at local traditional markets to foster an atmosphere of fire prevention and to boost the local economy during Chuseok.


The event was held on September 20 at Neungju Traditional Market and continued on this day at Hwasun Dolmen Traditional Market. Employees of Hwasun Fire Station, volunteer firefighters, and officials from county offices and related institutions participated, coming together to promote fire safety and regional cooperation.

Hwasun Fire Station conducted a "Fire Prevention Campaign and Traditional Market Shopping Event" at a local traditional market. Photo by Hwasun Fire Station

Hwasun Fire Station conducted a "Fire Prevention Campaign and Traditional Market Shopping Event" at a local traditional market. Photo by Hwasun Fire Station

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The main activities included: site management guidance by the station chief to inspect fire safety management at traditional markets and eliminate potential hazards in advance; requests for voluntary safety inspections led by the merchants' association and instructions on safety rules; support for attaching fire prevention patches to aging electrical outlets; registration for “Fire Escape Safe Call” for vulnerable individuals and promotion of the installation of residential fire safety facilities.


After promoting fire prevention throughout the market, participants also supported local small business owners by purchasing holiday food for ancestral rites and daily necessities using Hwasun Love Gift Certificates and other payment methods.



Choi Inseok, Chief of Hwasun Fire Station, said, "We will do our utmost to establish a comprehensive fire prevention safety network so that all residents can enjoy a safe and abundantly blessed Chuseok."


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