Lukashenko: the current generation of rescuers continues the traditions of selfless service to Belarus
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated employees and veterans of emergency services and units on their professional holiday - Fire Service Day. BELTA was informed about this by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
"This is a day of honoring courageous, brave, strong people - all those who wage an uncompromising struggle against dangerous elements, eliminate the consequences of emergencies, protect citizens and their property, economic facilities, and natural resources for many decades," the congratulation reads.
The President emphasized that Belarusians are proud of the feats of firefighters who, in the early days of the Great Patriotic War, accepted the challenge of the deadly fire of enemy aviation: "Under a hail of incendiary and high-explosive bombs, without air defense cover, the combat crews of city fire brigades pulled the wounded from under the rubble, tirelessly fought fires. Many died in the line of duty, defending their Fatherland from the Nazi invaders with weapons in hand."
"The traditions of selfless service to the country and people laid down by our heroes are continued by the current generation of employees of emergency services and units, working to prevent fire hazardous situations, responding promptly and professionally to challenges and saving people's lives," Alexander Lukashenko noted.
The head of state wished everyone good health, well-being, happiness, peace and kindness, as well as further success in their dangerous and courageous service.
Lukashenko's congratulation to employees and veterans on Fire Service Day
To the employees and veterans of the emergency services of the Republic of Belarus
Dear comrades!
I congratulate you on your professional holiday – Fire Service Day.
This is a day to honor courageous, brave, and strong people – all those who have been engaged in an uncompromising fight against dangerous elements, eliminating the consequences of emergencies, and protecting citizens and their property, economic facilities, and natural resources for many decades.
We are proud of the heroic deeds of Belarusian firefighters who, in the early days of the Great Patriotic War, answered the challenge of the deadly fire of enemy aviation. Under a hail of incendiary and high-explosive bombs, without air defense cover, the combat crews of city fire brigades rescued the wounded from the rubble and tirelessly fought fires. Many died while performing their official duty, defending their Fatherland from the Nazi invaders with weapons in hand.
The traditions of selfless service to the country and people laid down by our heroes are continued by the current generation of employees of the emergency services, who work to prevent fire hazards, respond to challenges promptly and professionally, and save lives.
I wish you all good health, well-being, happiness, peace, and kindness. Further success to you in your dangerous and courageous service. Take care of yourselves and our native Belarus.
Alexander Lukashenko,
July 25, 2025.