Voices from Golcuk to İzmir: Firefighter Heroes and Centennial Traces of the Earthquake

A story that spans from the 1999 Golcuk earthquake to İzmir. The earthquake's impact on August 17, 1999, at 03.02, created a massive disaster, and people's efforts to hold on to life were reshaped. Four firefighters from the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department were among the first responders, and they worked tirelessly for days without rest, trying to bring light to the lives of others, without being able to contact their own families. The experiences of the firefighters, marked by the phrase 'helplessness wears people down,' have not been forgotten even after years. Alongside the pain and joy that the firefighters experienced, the importance of preparedness and safety after the earthquake was also emphasized. The firefighters, along with their families, are conducting earthquake drills, determining safe areas, and preparing emergency kits together.