International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May to thank all firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and for their selfless service.
It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia.
This day’s ribbons are linked to colours symbolic of the main elements firefighters work with – red for fire and blue for water.
These colours also are internationally recognised as representing emergency service.
International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May to thank all firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and for their selfless service.
It was instituted after proposal emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia.
This day’s ribbons are linked to colours symbolic of the main elements firefighters work with – red for fire and blue for water.
These colours also are internationally recognised as representing emergency service.