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Guideline issued for firefighters' badges

The State Council, China's Cabinet, has released a guideline for the patterns of firefighters' rank insignia and how to wear them. A decree signed by Premier Li Keqiang is a supporting policy to the rank regulation system that took effect on Oct 27. The guideline sets the patterns for the badges of firefighters and orders that they are to be worn on the shoulder or collar. The rules took effect on Thursday.

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