This year marks my 17th year of service. From the time I began as a novice to a leader, I have undergone over 4,800 firefighting and rescue operations, often narrowly escaping death, and safeguarded the lives and property of people. In fire rescue scenes, the larger and more dangerous the site is, the more unexpected events could occur, requiring me as the commander to be fully committed. The fire and rescue industry has a saying: "Bring out as many people as you took in safely." My father was a firefighter who sacrificed his life to save others. Having experienced the trials of life and death, I finally understand why my father risked his life to save others — it is the duty and mission of firefighters.

Bateer, director of a grassroots fire and rescue station in Hohhot city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region