Mayor of Kutaisi Giorgi Tchighvaria, together with Acting Governor of Imereti Grigol Dalakishvili and Deputy Chairman of City Council Irakli Shengelia, congratulated the firefighters on their professional day and wished them success. Representatives of the local government with the staff of the Kutaisi Emergency Management Agency inspected the modern equipment needed by the rescuers and get acquainted with the specifics of their work. "These people are real heroes. They protect us with their own lives. The role and mission of firefighters in our country is important. That is why we came and reaffirmed our great respect, ”said the Mayor Giorgi Tchighvaria. June 12 is Firefighter Day. Professional holiday has been celebrated in Georgia since 2016.