International Firefighter’s Day: All you need to know!!!
The day known as international Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is set aside to honor the courageous firefighters who put their lives in danger every day to protect the environment and communities. It's also an opportunity to honor firefighters who have given their lives in the service of their communities. International firemen' Day can be observed in a number of ways, one of which is to show gratitude to both present and retired firemen. Wearing and displaying blue and red ribbons, which stand for the two main elements that firefighters deal with—fire and water—is another popular method. It's a time when people around can honor and recognize the sacrifices made by firefighters to maintain the safety of their communities and surroundings.
Date and background of international Firefighters' Day
Every year on May 4, international Firefighters' Day is commemorated; this year, it falls on a Saturday. Members of the Geelong West fire Brigade responded to a plea for assistance on december 2, 1998, from firefighters fighting a wildfire in Linton, Victoria, Australia. A sudden change in wind direction brought on by a cold front caused the fire vehicle to get engulfed in flames as it was filling its water tank. Five Geelong West firemen tragically lost their life as a result of this incident: Garry Vredeveldt, christopher Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong. international Firefighters' Day was eventually created as a result of this horrific incident.
