Jeonnam Fire Department Conducts Welfare Facility Visits for Chuseok Celebration

Director Kim Jo-il and Chief Yoon Gang-yeol of Gangjin Fire Station Deliver Consolation Supplies to Elderly Care Facility

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) practiced neighborly love by visiting social welfare facilities to celebrate Chuseok, the traditional Korean holiday.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 1st, Kim Joil, Chief of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, and Yoon Gangyeol, Chief of Gangjin Fire Station, visited the Gangjin County Elderly Specialized Nursing Hospital to deliver consolation goods.

The delivery ceremony held to encourage the elderly and workers going through a difficult time due to the resurgence of COVID-19 was conducted with a minimum number of people in compliance with quarantine guidelines.

Director Jeong Taegwon said, “We appreciate the warm consolation visit that can relieve the elderly’s frustration and sense of alienation,” and “We express our gratitude to the firefighters who work hard for the safety of the residents even during the Chuseok holiday.”

Chief Kim Joil stated, “Although it is a small token, I hope it can be of some help to the elderly,” and added, “On the occasion of Hangawi, I hope Jeollanam-do becomes a safe and happy place where warm affection is shared with neighbors.”

Meanwhile, Jeonnam Fire is promoting fire safety consulting at 331 facilities for vulnerable evacuees such as nursing homes in celebration of the Chuseok holiday and strengthening the fire response system through special alert duty before and after Chuseok.