Jeonnam Firefighters' Hearts Comforted by '119 Morning Letter' 100th Issue Published

Stress Reduction and Creating a Happy Workplace 'Nation's First' Operation

Psychological Counselor Self-Produced Card News... Fostering Communication and Empathy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 17th that it has published the 100th issue of the 'Jeonnam 119 Morning Letter' six months after its launch.

Jeonnam Fire is the first in the nation to plan and operate the Jeonnam 119 Morning Letter to help fire officers recover from stress and create a happy workplace.

To reduce the stress of fire officers and start a hopeful day, 11 psychological counselors produce the letter internally, and it is distributed every morning to all staff via SNS.

In particular, it is produced as a card news format suitable for the digital age, eliciting empathy and communication among organizational members of various age groups.

Using themes of gratitude, happiness, and positivity, it is highly regarded as being very helpful in alleviating psychological anxiety such as anxiety and depression experienced by firefighters overwhelmed by heavy workloads during the COVID-19 era.

One firefighter said, "Before starting work, we enjoy starting the day with the morning letter made with various topics, and it greatly helps in mutual communication with positive messages among staff in the With COVID-19 era."

Fire Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, "Congratulations on the 100th issue of the 'Jeonnam 119 Morning Letter,' which was introduced nationwide for the first time to ensure a happy daily routine for the Jeonnam fire family," adding, "We will promote various policies to enhance communication within the organization composed of diverse age groups including the MZ generation and to improve the positive mental health of fire officers."