Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations honored the memory of a colleague who died in a fire in 2007

In the Tosnensky district, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations honored the memory of their colleague, the head of the fire guard Evgeny Rukavishnikov. He died at the 21st year of life in the line of duty, the press service of the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

Late at night on October 17, 2007, a fire was reported in a garage cooperative in the village of Ulyanovka. Rukavishnikova's guard was the first to arrive. The fire engulfed 8 boxes. In one of them, gas cylinders inside exploded. The firefighter died from shrapnel wounds.

Posthumously, Evgeny Rukavishnikov was awarded the medal “For Courage”. The firefighter’s colleagues laid flowers and honored him with a minute of silence.

“His feat is an example of true courage, perseverance and dedication,” the statement said. The memory of the rescuers, who at the cost of their lives protect others, will forever remain in the hearts of colleagues and grateful citizens.

Earlier, “MK in Leningrad region” said that in Gatchina rescuers took out of the flames of the apartment hostess unconscious.