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Peru President greets firefighters on their day

Mensaje a la nación del Presidente de la República Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Foto: ANDINA/ Prensa Presidencia

Mensaje a la nación del Presidente de la República Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Foto: ANDINA/ Prensa Presidencia

18:38 | Lima, Dec. 5.

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski sent greetings to volunteer firefighters, who undertake selfless work in favor of the population.

The Inca country celebrates National Volunteer Firefighters Day on December 5 to thank those men and women who risk their lives every single day in order to save others.


"Happy [Firefighters] Day, heroes in red!" Peru's top official posted on Twitter.

The President's wife Nancy Lange also issued a congratulatory message on their day.


"Happy Volunteer Firefighters Day! Today I joined women and men in red, whose example and unconditional dedication show the best of the Peruvian people," she said via Twitter.

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Published: 12/5/2017