What is International Fire Fighters Day?
It is celebrated on May 4th because that is Saint Florian's day, and Saint Florian, who was said to be one of the first commanding firefighters of an actual Roman battalion and saved many lives, is the patron saint of firefighters.
It is celebrated on May 4th because that is Saint Florian's day, and Saint Florian, who was said to be one of the first commanding firefighters of an actual Roman battalion and saved many lives, is the patron saint of firefighters.
– Lt JJ Edmondson, 1999
When is International Fire Fighters Day celebrated?
Wednesday, 4 May
Actvities:
- Have a minute of silence
- Plan a visit from your local firefighters to your service or visit your local fire station
- Lesson plan FRNSW’s Brigade Kids web site is jammed pack full of fire safety material, games, activities and more. - https://brigadekids.com/
- Triple Zero Kids' Challenge will teach kids about safety messages and hear what happens when you call Triple Zero. Along the way they will meet the "Zeros" as they are guided step by step through the game - http://kids.triplezero.gov.au/
- Lesson Plan - The importance of educating and protecting children from the dangers and trauma that can be caused by fire, especially fires in and around the home, is widely recognised. Accordingly, Fire and Rescue NSW's firefighters have been visiting local preschools and teaching fire safety to children through the Pre ED program for many years - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=219
- Role play Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll!
- Practice a fire evacuation with the service