Seoul firefighters flexed more than just emergency response skills on Thursday at the city's 15th annual firefighter physique contest held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul.
Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters, 29 firefighters — 25 males and four females — took part in the bodybuilding contest. Fifteen finalists were selected through two rounds. They are slated to be featured as models in next year's charity calendar. Proceeds will go toward burn patient treatment costs.
The charity initiative began in 2015 and has raised a total of 1.25 billion won ($838,000) through calendar sales and private donations, supporting treatment costs for 302 burn victims, per the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters.
"Physical strength and consistent self-care are paramount for protecting lives at disaster scenes," said the headquarters' director Hong Young-geun. "I hope the contest can raise awareness of Seoul Fire's emergency response capabilities and serve as an opportunity to spread a culture of sharing and solidarity."
Participants flex and pose during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [NEWS1]
Participants flex and pose during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
A participatant poses with his two children during the15th annual ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
Participants flex and pose during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
Participants flex and pose during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
A participant poses during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
A participant poses with firefighter gear during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
A participant poses during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [YONHAP]
Participants flex and pose during the ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [NEWS1]
Participants take a commemorative photo during the 15th annual ″Seoul Firefighter Physique Contest″ (translated) held at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, on May 14. [NEWS1]
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