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2024 International Firefighters' Day Memorial Service

Sun, May 05

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Firefighters’ Memorial Grove

International Firefighters’ Day is observed on 4 May each year, to coincide with the feast of St Florian the patron saint of all firefighters. The day pays respect to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

2024 International Firefighters' Day Memorial Service
2024 International Firefighters' Day Memorial Service

Time & Location

May 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Firefighters’ Memorial Grove, Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Forrest Dr, Kings Park WA 6005, Australia

About the event

International Firefighters’ Day is observed on 4 May each year, to coincide with the feast of St Florian the patron saint of all firefighters. The day pays respect to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge current and past firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and selfless pledge to serve their community.

In honour of International Firefighters’ Day, DFES plans to mark the occasion with the annual memorial service that includes a reading of the Fallen Firefighters’ Honour Roll to commemorate Western Australian volunteer and career firefighters who have passed away in the line of duty.

TIME:

10:00am arrival

10:15am to 11:00am memorial service

11:00am to 11:45am refreshments

DRESS:

Non-uniformed guests: smart dress with medals. Uniformed personnel: dress code details will be provided shortly.

RSVP: To attend the service in person, you must RSVP to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services by completing an online form before Friday 26 April 2023.

Please refer to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Volunteer Hub for updates.

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