"Building a Safe Changwon" ... Changwon Special City Holds 119 Fire Service Day Ceremony

Recognizing the hard work of firefighters dedicated to
protecting citizens' lives and property

"We will do our utmost to improve working conditions and provide support so that firefighters can work with pride, and build Changwon into a safe city."

Kang Ki-yoon, mayor of Changwon Special City in South Gyeongsang Province, made this promise to firefighters on November 9 at a ceremony marking the 64th anniversary of Fire Service Day at Gaon Hall, Changwon National University.

Participants at the ceremony marking the 64th anniversary of Firefighting Day, including Changwon Mayor Kang Kiyoon, pose for a commemorative photo. [Photo courtesy of Changwon Fire Headquarters]

The ceremony was held to mark the 64th anniversary of Fire Service Day, recognize the hard work of firefighters dedicated to protecting the lives and property of citizens, and reflect on the role and responsibilities of the fire service in making Changwon safer.

About 600 people attended the event, including Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Ki-yoon, National Assemblyman Choi Hyung-doo, South Gyeongsang Provincial Council Chair Park Jun, Changwon Special City Council Chair Lee Hae-ryeon, provincial and city council members, the head of Changwon Fire Headquarters, and heads of related organizations.

At the ceremony, awards were presented to 95 people, including firefighters and civilians, for faithfully carrying out their duties at fire and rescue scenes and helping promote a culture of safety in the community. The awards expressed gratitude for their dedication and hard work.

After the ceremony, a fire safety experience event was held at the sports field, where citizens could take part. Attendees had the opportunity to see firefighting equipment and vehicles and learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), among other safety activities.

Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Ki-yoon said, "I am deeply grateful to all members of the firefighting community who protect citizens' daily lives by standing guard at disaster sites day and night."

Changwon Special City expects that providing various forms of policy support to uphold firefighters' pride will give them even greater pride in protecting the lives of citizens.

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