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Family and professional bonds among Turkish firefighters

Overview

Reports from various regions in Turkey highlight the personal and professional connections shared by members of the fire service.

In Izmir, twin brothers Ahmet and Mehmet Berber have served as fire captains for the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality for 33 years. In Şanlıurfa, a married couple, Sadık and Kübra Alkan, have worked together for approximately seven years on rescue missions, including responses to the 2023 earthquakes.

In Bursa, Halil Şahin and his son, Ahmet Şahin, also serve together for the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department. Halil began his career as a driver in 1998, while Ahmet joined the department in 2016 following specialized vocational education.

Entities

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department · Kübra Alkan · Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality · Sadık Alkan · Mehmet Berber

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bursa firefighters Halil and Ahmet Şahin share the same profession

    A father and son, Halil and Ahmet Şahin, are working together as firefighters for the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department in Turkey.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Firefighters in Turkey share deep professional and personal bonds

    Two stories from Turkey feature firefighters sharing deep personal bonds: twin brothers in Izmir who started their careers and married on the same day, and a married couple serving together in Şanlıurfa.

Sources

avrupagazete.co.uk · bursatv.com.tr · haber1.com · sondakika.com · yorumla.net