Mahdi Pirhadi, the head of the Health, Environment, and Urban Services Commission of the Islamic Council of Tehran, in the 434th public session of the council, referred to the upcoming 7th of Mehr, Firefighters' Day, considering this occasion an opportunity to appreciate the sacrifices of the city's safety defenders. He emphasized that the mission of firefighting in the metropolis of Tehran goes far beyond extinguishing fires, and firefighters are always at the forefront of serving the people.
Attention to Firefighters' Welfare
Pirhadi pointed to the diversity of firefighting duties and said: "From traffic accidents and rescuing people trapped in buildings to gas incidents, flooding, building collapses, and specialized operations, firefighters are always at the forefront of service." He also stressed the need to provide up-to-date equipment, modernize the fleet, and enhance the training of firefighters, noting that this support should not be limited to occasions.
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The head of the council's health commission also referred to structural challenges in firefighters' salaries and said: "Unfortunately, there is discrimination regarding the hardship of work among firefighters with different pension funds, which needs to be corrected. I request Mr. Bagheri (the deputy mayor) to pursue this issue through the parliament to eliminate this discrimination in contracts."
Congratulations to Sports Champions
Furthermore, Mahdi Pirhadi referred to the achievements of the country's athletes in the Asian Games and congratulated the champions, coaching staff, and the sports community of the country. He added: "These successes occurred while the country faced many challenges, and holding many sports camps was fraught with difficulties; nevertheless, our athletes created a saga. The brilliance of Iranian women and girls in these games was remarkable and garnered everyone's admiration."
Pirhadi noted: "This success is the result of years of effort, training, and the strong will of athletes who have shone on international stages with the proud flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran." He concluded by addressing the urban management: "I request the Tehran municipality to collaborate with the Beautification Organization to install images and banners of these medalists throughout the city and to hold a ceremony to honor these achievers. Those who bring joy to the people deserve to be honored and appreciated in the best possible way."
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