Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-geun Attends Commemoration Ceremony for the 3rd Volunteer Firefighters' Day

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Su-won] Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-geun attended the '3rd Volunteer Firefighters' Day Commemoration Ceremony' held at the Hwaseong Fire Department's main conference room on the 19th, and encouraged volunteer firefighters who are working to protect the lives and property of Hwaseong citizens from various disasters.

The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jung, 250 volunteer firefighters, city and provincial council members, and 40 firefighting officials.

The event proceeded with introductions of guests, national ceremony, presentation of awards for service, and congratulatory remarks. Mayor Jung presented commendation awards to 80 volunteer firefighters.

The Hwaseong Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization composed of civilians who assist firefighting activities. Currently, approximately 800 members from 31 units are working for the safety of Hwaseong citizens. This year, the department plans to continue fire suppression, patrol and disaster prevention activities (promotional campaigns and awareness activities), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation education for citizens, serving as 'Hwaseong's safety sentinels.'

In his congratulatory remarks, Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong expressed deep gratitude, stating, "While fires and accidents of various scales occur in Hwaseong every year, it has been possible for them not to develop into major disasters thanks to the sacrifice and dedication of firefighting officials and volunteer firefighters."