Sunday May 4th, 2025 is International Firefighters Day. The day of honor was originally proposed by female Australian firefighter, JJ Edmondson in 1999, following the deaths of five firefighters batteling an Australian bushfire in November of 1998.
With the escalation and unpredictablity of wildfires, the challenges faced by our firefighters are increasing every year. Please take a moment to remember those firefighters who have lost their lives while saving ours, and to thank those who are willing to put themselves in danger every day to protect our homes, our businesses and our families.
A few facts from Wikipedia: Red and Blue Ribbon– The symbol used for International Firefighters Day, the red and blue ribbon traditionally worn on the lapel, represents the elements firefighters work with. The red of the ribbon represents fire while the blue represents water.
Sound-Off Ritual– A “sound off” occurs at noon local time on the first Sunday of May, to commemorate International Firefighters’ Day, turning on fire sirens for 30 seconds, with a subsequent moment of silence for one minute, to honor firefighters killed in line of duty.
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