消防月刊. Magazine - January 2017

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When people encounter disaster their first response is to call 119. Firefighters will get to the scene as quickly as they can and do their best to protect life and property. To express respect and gratitude to firefighters for their selfless contribution,the National Fire Agency, Ministry of the Interior held the model commendation ceremony for the winners of the Phoenix Award from the ranks of firefighters, volunteer firefighters, fire prevention advocates and volunteer ambulance personnel from across Taiwan on January 19, 2017. The winners were received by President Tsai Ing-wen, and presented with their award by Premier Lin Chuan and Minister of the Interior Yeh Jiunn-rong.The ceremony began at 111 on January 19. Accompanied by Minister of the Interior Yeh Jun-rong and NFA Director
General Chen Wen-lung, the 69 winners went to the Office of the President where they were received by President Tsai. At 4pm the same day, the commendation ceremony for the Phoenix Award was conducted in the International Conference Hall on the 15th floor of the United Development Building at Dapinglin in Xindian, New Taipei City. The winners were presented with trophies, medals and badges by Premier Lin and Minister Yeh. The President, Premier and Minister all expressed their great admiration and sincere thanks to the award winners for their outstanding performance
in their posts and spirit of selfless giving.