When is International Firefighters' Day?
Thursday May 4th'DAY OF INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY - 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 celebrate the men and women who help keep us safe, protect our property, our communities, and our wilderness, as well as honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the service of duty.
Any individual in the emergency service career is recognized; hazardous materials experts, fire prevention specialists, paid firefighters, volunteer firefighters, wildland firefighters, fire fighting heavy equipment operators/mechanics, and many others are listed on IFFD; emergency response personnel, emergency medical technicians, and many more.
Mount the IFFD ribbon on your vehicle or hang it on it. IFFD ribbons are available on the IFFD ribbon. Both red for fire and blue for water are linked to colors that represent the key elements firefighters work with. The IFFD ribbons are linked to colors that represent the main elements firefighters work with – red for fire and blue for water. These colors are also widely recognized as representing emergency services around the world.
Participate in local emergency services organizations' sponsored activities, including memorial services, open house, parades, and motorcycle runs..
