Iohannis: Firefighters Day, of particular relevance not only from historical perspective

Firefighters Day is of particular relevance not only from a historical perspective, but also because it offers the opportunity to take a journey into the life and activity of those who have made a profession of faith from saving people, President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday. 

"We are celebrating today, on the occasion of the Romanian Firefighters Day, the heroic act of military firefighters, led by Captain Pavel Zaganescu in the fight on Spirii Hill against the Ottoman troops, during the 1848 Revolution. This moment of bravery and patriotism in the history of Romania has an even greater emotional weight this year that marks the 100th anniversary of the Greater Union. The glorious tradition of firefighters, the honor and abnegation that characterize you are fundamental landmarks and examples to be followed for the new generations. Through the professionalism that you prove, you permanently act to protect the lives of citizens at risk, faced by calamities or disasters," reads a message from the President on the occasion of the Romanian Firefighters Day, presented by Mihai Somordolea, State Advisor, Department of National Security - Secretary of the Country's Supreme Defense Council, at the ceremony organized on this occasion in the Constitution Square. 

The President has shown that firefighters have the responsibility to continue to further act in a decisive manner to protect the community, the citizen and life, as a supreme value. 

"Romanians hold you dear and place great confidence in you, because of the spirit of sacrifice that you prove in the performance of the public service. This day that is dedicated to you is of particular relevance not only from a historical perspective, but also because it gives us the opportunity to take a journey into the life and activity of those who are permanently on duty and who have made a profession of faith from saving people," reads the message of the head of state.