President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated employees and veterans of emergency services on their professional holiday – Fire Service Day. BelTA was informed about this by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
"This is a day to honour courageous, brave, strong people – all those who have been uncompromisingly fighting dangerous elements, eliminating the consequences of emergencies, protecting citizens and their property, economic facilities, and natural resources for many decades," the congratulatory message reads.
The President emphasised 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 from enemy aircraft: "Under a hail of incendiary and high-explosive bombs, without air defence cover, the combat crews of city fire brigades rescued the wounded from under 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 emergency services, who work to prevent fire hazards, respond promptly and professionally to challenges, and save 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 congratulations to employees and veterans on Fire Service Day
To employees and veterans of emergency services of the Republic of Belarus
Dear comrades!
I congratulate you on your professional holiday – Fire Service Day.
This is a day to honour courageous, brave, strong people – all those who have been uncompromisingly fighting dangerous elements, eliminating the consequences of emergencies, protecting citizens and their property, economic facilities, and natural resources for many decades.
We are proud of the exploits of Belarusian firefighters who, in the early days of the Great Patriotic War, rose to the challenge of the deadly fire from enemy aircraft. Under a hail of incendiary and high-explosive bombs, without air defence cover, the combat crews of city fire brigades rescued the wounded from the rubble and tirelessly fought fires. Many perished while performing their official duties, defending their Fatherland with weapons in hand against the Nazi invaders.
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, who work to prevent fire hazards, respond promptly and professionally to challenges, and save people's 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,
25 July 2025.