The ruling and opposition parties speak with one voice on Fire Day… “A true hero” “Don’t let your sacrifice be in vain” (comprehensive)

On the morning of the 22nd, firefighters are moving to extinguish the fire at Namsan Tunnel No. 1 in Seoul during a joint training with crisis response organizations under the assumption of a vehicle fire accident in the tunnel. 2024.10.22/News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Shin Woong-soo

(Seoul = News 1) Reporters Park Ki-hyeon and Won Tae-seong = The ruling and opposition parties expressed their gratitude to firefighters with one voice on the 9th, marking Fire Day. He also promised to work to improve the treatment of firefighters.

Han Dong-hoon, CEO of the People Power Party, expressed his gratitude on Facebook on this day, saying, “Thanks to the firefighters who always do their best to protect the lives and safety of the people, we are all living a safe daily life.”

Representative Han said, “Last February, two firefighters died in the line of duty during rescue operations at a fire site in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. As promised to the bereaved families at the time, firefighters will work with pride to ensure that the sacrifices of the two heroes are not in vain. “We will discover policies that enable safe work and reflect them in the budget,” he promised.

Floor leader Choo Kyung-ho said on Facebook, “At this very moment, I express my deep gratitude and respect to the firefighters across the country who are silently dedicating themselves to protecting the lives and property of the people from various disasters and fires.” He added, “The safety of firefighter heroes is essential.” “It is the safety of the people of the Republic of Korea. The People Power Party will strengthen effective support for the safety of firefighters, such as equipment supply and health management, and will always pay attention to improving the treatment of firefighters.”

Spokesperson Yoon Hee-seok said in a commentary, “Our people can be safer only when firefighters are safe,” and “The People Power Party and the Yoon Seok-yeol government will take more careful care to ensure the health of firefighters and safety in the field.” He said.

Lee Jae-myeong, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on Facebook, “I often say to firefighters, ‘They are people who play the role of God.’ They are true heroes who embrace precious lives even in the face of fierce flames and revive even the dying embers of life. “He praised.

Regarding the attack incident he experienced earlier this year, Representative Lee said, “After going through an emergency situation where I was going between life and death, I realize even more that our daily lives are indebted to your daily sacrifices,” and “the lives of the people are also at stake.” “I promise to fulfill my political responsibility to protect the lives of firefighters, and I will repay the dedication of firefighters by creating a safe Republic of Korea,” he pledged.

Chief Spokesperson Jong-Gun Yoon said in a written briefing, “The Democratic Party will definitely protect the disaster and safety budget, which is directly related to public safety, against the Yoon Seok-yeol administration’s ‘tax cut for the ultra-rich’ policy.” He added, “Not only that, but the firefighter family only cares for the lives and safety of the people. “We will do our best to create an environment where we can focus on protecting,” he said.

Chief Spokesperson Yoon continued, “In particular, we will make sure to prepare a plan to improve support appropriate for the national status of firefighters, modernize firefighting equipment, and institutionalize national responsibility for the health of firefighters.”