When is International Firefighters' Day?
Thursday May 4thDAY IS INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY.
Although organized efforts to combat urban fires have existed for more than two millennia, International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) was first celebrated on May 4, 1999. It's a day to honor the men and women who help keep us safe, protect our property, our communities, and our wilderness, as well as the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the service of duty.
Every individual in the emergency service career is acknowledged; hazardous materials specialists, fire prevention specialists, paid firefighters, volunteer firefighters, wildland firefighters, fire fighting heavy equipment operators/mechanics, and many others are among the many aspects of IFFD; emergency response personnel, emergency medical technicians, and many others are listed; and many more.
Use the IFFD ribbon or mount it on your vehicle in a clear way. The IFFD ribbons are linked to colors that represent the key elements firefighters work with – red for fire and blue for water. These colors are also used internationally to represent emergency services.
Participate in local emergency services providers' events, including memorial services, open house, parades, and motorcycle runs.
