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Government resolved to increase number of firefighters
14 January, 2025
President Lai Ching-te said the government is determined to continue replenishing the manpower of Taiwan's firefighting force as part of an ongoing five-year programme after having achieved the first-phase target in 2023.
Lai said the government succeeded in recruiting 3,000 firefighters from 2019 to 2023 and will recruit another 3,000 from 2024 to 2028.
The president praised and paid tribute to Taiwan's firefighters, volunteers and educators for their efforts and sacrifices in the field, describing them as the ultimate pillar protecting people's lives and property.
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