Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station Holds Fire Prevention Campaign with Daycare Children

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station operated experiential programs such as a traditional market fire prevention campaign around Daein Market with children from Dong-gu Daycare Center to commemorate the 78th Fire Prevention Emphasis Month. Photo by Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station

Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station announced on November 13 that it operated experiential events such as a traditional market fire prevention campaign around Daein Market with children from Dong-gu Daycare Center to commemorate the 78th Fire Prevention Emphasis Month.

Children who are members of the Korea 119 Youth Group participated in the event. The children, with their small hands, directly approached citizens to deliver messages about fire safety, creating a fire prevention activity that resonated with the public. They handed out promotional materials explaining fire hazards such as heating devices and power strips commonly used in winter, along with small gifts that the children had carefully prepared.

At the Dongbu Fire Station, children experienced fire trucks and ambulances up close and expressed their gratitude to the fire station staff. Each participating child received a keyring and stickers featuring "Ilgu," the mascot of the 119 rescue dog, as gifts.

Kim Youngil, Chief of Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station, stated, "Campaigns in which children participate directly play a significant role in increasing citizens' interest and empathy. We will continue to expand safety culture activities together with children in the future."