This week is an important one for firefighters across the globe, with today, 4 May marking International Firefighters Day and St. Florian’s Day. St. Florian is the Patron Saint of Firefighters and to coincide with this day, and International Firefighters Day, CFA holds a Memorial Service each year, on the closest Sunday to 4 May. […]
International Firefighters Day – A Slice of Life
Did you know that this week we celebrated International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD)? Yesterday, the 4th of May to be exact. It’s the day we globally honour those who dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. It’s every little boy’s (or girl’s) dream – isn’t it? To be a firefighter and ride around […]
Busy Bees meet Firefighters on IFFD
On the 4th May, children and staff from Busy Bees Day Nursery in Chippenham dressed up as Firefighters for the day, and were treated to a special visit from the local fire service, as part of National Fire Safety Day. Wiltshire Fire Service highlighted to the children the dangers of fire. A Fire woman told […]
International Firefighters’ Day – Run Britain
How will you mark the day? Today is International Firefighters Day. 4th May used to be a traditional Firefighter’s Day in many European countries, because it is the day of Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters. There is strong link with firefighters and running. One of the requirements of the job is that the firefighter […]
International Firefighters’ Day in South Australia
On Tuesday, 4 May, firefighters and communities across the world will mark International Firefighters’ Day. International Firefighters’ Day is a chance for the global community to honour the sacrifices that firefighters make, and a day when current and past firefighters can be thanked for their efforts. Firefighters who have lost their lives while serving their […]
International Firefighters Day Barbeque and Ceremony
May 4 is celebrated world wide as international firefighters day. On Sunday, May 3 Cold Lake Fire-Rescue held a pancake breakfast, provided by the Grand Centre Lion’s Club, to celebrate the day, followed by a ceremony. “The date is set aside to remember firefighters past and present that keep the community safe and those that […]
SA marks International Firefighters’ Day
On Monday, 4 May, South Australians are invited to join the rest of the world in honouring the sacrifices current and past firefighters have made to keep communities safe. The South Australian Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon. Michael Wright MP says that in 2009, International Firefighters’ Day will be particularly moving for all Australians, […]
Firefighters’ sacrifices to be honoured
South Australians are being urged to honour the sacrifices of current and past firefighters on Monday, International Firefighters Day. State Minister for Emergency Services Michael Wright said Monday would be particularly moving for all Australians, given the tragedy of Victoria’s recent bushfires. Nearly 800 of SA’s Country Fire Service and Metropolitan Fire Service firefighters and […]
International Firefighters’ Day memorial, South Australia
South Australians are being asked to remember the sacrifice of fallen firefighters as the State marks International Firefighters Day (IFFD) on Sunday 4 May 2008. Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Chief Officer Grant Lupton said it is a day in which current and past firefighters are honoured for their contributions. “International Firefighters Day allows the world […]
How Will You / Your Department Celebrate International Firefighters Day (May4th)
The weeks following the attack of the WTC you couldn’t buy an American flag because they were sold out. Most days didn’t go by without folks and neighbors stopping into my station just to say hello or drop off cookies. Pan ahead 7yrs and most of my runs don’t go by without me getting flipped […]