Lukashenko on the 170th anniversary of the fire service: "A time of heroic deeds and selfless struggle against the elements"

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated employees and veterans of emergency services on their professional holiday. BELTA was informed about this by the press service of the Belarusian leader.

"Today marks the 170th anniversary of the fire service of Belarus. Its history is a time of heroic deeds and selfless struggle against the dangerous element by many generations of Belarusian firefighters – brave and noble people," the congratulation reads. "Building on the best traditions of their predecessors, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus effectively solves the most important tasks of protecting the life and health of citizens and preserving the country's material and technical potential. A system has been created and is being improved that promptly responds to all emerging threats and provides assistance to those in trouble."

The Head of State thanked the department's personnel for their high professionalism, courage, and readiness to fight fire at any moment. "Being on duty every day, you reliably protect the peaceful labor and security of Belarusians," the President noted. "I express deep respect to the veterans. Diligence, patriotism, and dedication to the profession helped your generation lay a strong foundation in the republic for the further development of the fire and rescue service."

Alexander Lukashenko wished the employees and veterans of the Ministry of Emergency Situations good health, well-being, and peace. "Take care of yourselves, your loved ones, and our native Belarus!" the Head of State added.

President of Belarus Congratulates Employees and Veterans of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on their Professional Holiday

To the employees and veterans of the emergency response bodies and units

of the Republic of Belarus

Dear Comrades!

I congratulate you on your professional holiday!

Today marks the 170th anniversary of the fire service of Belarus. Its history is a chronicle of heroic deeds and selfless struggle against dangerous elements by many generations of Belarusian firefighters – brave and noble people.

Building upon the best traditions of their predecessors, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus effectively addresses the most important tasks of protecting the lives and health of citizens and preserving the country's material and technical potential. A system has been created and is being improved that promptly responds to all emerging threats and provides assistance to those in distress.

I express gratitude to the agency's personnel for their high professionalism, courage, and readiness to engage in battle with fire at any moment. By being on duty daily, you reliably protect the peaceful labor and safety of Belarusians.

I express deep respect to the veterans. Diligence, patriotism, and dedication to the profession helped your