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International Firefighters Day!

International Firefighters’ Day:

Honouring Bravery and Dedication

On May 4, we come together to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day, a day to recognise and thank firefighters worldwide for their unwavering courage, selflessness, and commitment to protecting our communities.

This year marks a significant milestone – the 25th anniversary since the proposal of International Firefighters’ Day in 1999. What began as a local initiative in Australia has grown into a global movement, uniting firefighters and communities across the globe.

Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save others, often facing dangerous and traumatic situations. International Firefighters’ Day is an opportunity to express our gratitude for their tireless efforts and sacrifices.

Let us come together to thank our firefighters for all that they do to keep us safe. Happy International Firefighters’ Day!

The UFU acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, and we pay our respect to their Elders, past and present.

The UFU supports the call of First Nations peoples for a Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution.

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