National Firefighter's Day: Heroes and Heroines Who Professionally Protect the Venezuelan People

The request to decree this day was made in 1972 during the First Bolivarian Firefighters Congress in the city of Maracaibo, Zulia state, an event where the countries that the Father of the Fatherland gave them independence participated.

Among the labors of the men and women dressed in blue who are remembered is their performance in the tragedy of Tacoa, Vargas state, an event that occurred on December 19, 1982. It also recalls the active participation of Venezuelan firefighters in the Caracas earthquake, which occurred on July 29, 1967.

In 2020, they played a very important role during the pandemic, being one of the first in the line of combat.

Faced with the devastating double earthquake of June 24, firefighters took operational control from the first critical moments, deploying themselves on the ground despite the collapse of the roads and the lack of energy. With heroism and dedication, they achieved rescues that required up to more than 14 hours of uninterrupted work, saving lives in the rubble. His work included containing gas leaks and structural fires, securing perimeters to protect the population. These men and women, with their courage and professionalism, became a fundamental pillar of hope in the midst of the tragedy that struck the nation.

Mazo News Team