CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and CEO Natalie MacDonald light candles in memory of fallen firefighters.
CFA is honouring its fallen members and thanking all volunteer firefighters for their service this International Firefighters’ Day, 4 May.
International Firefighters’ Day is a global event started by CFA members in 1999 following the tragic death of five CFA firefighters in Linton the previous year. International Firefighters’ Day coincides with the Feast of St Florian’s Day – the patron saint of firefighters.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said today is an important day to remember the 80 CFA members who died in the line of duty since the organisation’s inception 76 years ago.
“Every day across Victoria, our firefighters selflessly give their time to serve and protect their communities,” he said.
“Tragically, too many members have lost their lives doing so.
“Today, we pause to remember them. They are forever in the hearts and minds of everyone at CFA and the Victorian community.
“We honour them today and every day by continuing their vital firefighting work, and learning, innovating and constantly improving the safety of our members.
An annual memorial service for fallen members was held on Sunday at the Sofitel in Melbourne’s CBD. Following the service, attendees visited the new Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens.
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Emergency Services Memorial - Treasury Gardens
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