Today is...
International Firefighters Day
Today
is International Firefighters Day. Firefighters Day became a worldwide
celebration in 1999. On January 4th of that year, a tragic wildfire
claimed the lives of five firefighters in Australia. Soon after the
event, a firefighter named JJ Edmondson sent an email to his colleagues
calling for an international holiday that would honor the sacrifices and
triumphs of firefighters everywhere. On May 4th people all over the
world celebrated the first International Firefighters Day.
Did
you know that May 4th is also the feast day of Saint Florian? According
to legend, Saint Florian saved an entire burning village in Ancient
Rome with a single bucket of water. He is the patron saint of chimney
sweeps and firefighters, so it is fitting that we celebrate
International Firefighters Day on this particular date.
The
symbol for International Firefighters Day is a red and blue ribbon. The
color red symbolizes fire and the blue represents water. These colors
also signify emergency services around the world.
To celebrate International Firefighters Day, thank your local firefighters for all that they do to protect your community!
May is
National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month
This week is
Be Kind to Animals Week
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