The Firefighters () is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. Based on the , it stars Joo Won, Kwak Do-won, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Yoo-young, Kim Min-jae, Oh Dae-hwan, and Lee Joon-hyuk as a team of firefighters responding to the crisis. The film was released theatrically on December 4, 2024.
To save lives and survive, a team of firefighters faces each day as if it were their last mission. Despite the harsh conditions, they unite with a single goal to extinguish fires and rescue everyone. One day, an urgent 119 emergency call reports a fire in Hongje-dong, and the team senses the gravity of the crisis as they prepare to respond.
Principal photography started in May 2020 and concluded in September 2020. The film's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kwak Do-won's drunk driving controversy.
The film has initiated a charitable campaign where will be donated for each paid ticket. This donation supports the construction of the National Fire Hospital, scheduled to open in 2025. Additionally, surpassing the break-even point will lead to further in-kind contributions from the production company.
, Firefighters has grossed $4,872,346 with a running total of 744,196 tickets sold.