International Firefighters Day is celebrated on May 4th to recognize and honor the dedication and bravery of firefighters worldwide. The day was established in 1999 after a tragic event in Australia where five firefighters lost their lives while battling a wildfire. (vallartainfo.com)
The purpose of International Firefighters Day is to acknowledge and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions and sacrifices that firefighters make to keep their communities safe. It is a day to show appreciation for the selflessness and bravery of these men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect others.
International Firefighters Day has a special symbol in the form of a blue and red ribbon. Both have meaning in the world of firefighting.
The blue color represents the symbol of water, while the red color represents fire. These two colors really represent the two elements related to firefighting. Besides that, blue and red are also known as symbols of emergency services throughout the world.
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To celebrate International Firefighters Day, we can put up a ribbon symbol of International Firefighters Day. All we need to do is cut a ribbon 1 cm wide and 5 cm long, then fold it according to the picture of the ribbon symbol and hang it wherever you want as a form of support and appreciation for firefighters.
On this day, we honor and recognize the brave people who serve as firefighters, risking their lives to protect and save others in times of danger and crisis. It is also a day to acknowledge the valuable contribution that firefighters make to our communities and to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety.
Source: idntimes, detik.com
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