International Firefighter’s Day is  being observed every year on May fourth to pay tributes to those firefighting experts who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

 The major aim of this day is to recognise and honour professional firefighters who keep the community and the environment safe by sacrificing their lives for the riskiest jobs, across the globe.

These firefighters spend their entire lives protecting others without worrying about their lives amid the blazing flames. Sometimes their work goes on for more than 15-20 hours, but even then these real 'heroes' of the social risk their lives and save others from their lives to property.

International Fire Fighters Day is held on 4th May every year to salute the valor of these warriors. On this day, the world pays homage to the firemen who have made the supreme sacrifice while giving their lives in the community service. At the same time, firefighters who risk their lives are thanked for saving lives all over the world.

After the loss of lives of five firemen due to a forest fire in Australia on 4th January 1999, proposals were sent by email around the world for setting up International Fire Men's Day. The day expresses gratitude to the firemen for their courageous and sacrificial work.

By proudly wearing and displaying blue and red ribbons pinned together or by partaking in a memorial or recognition event, let us show our gratitude to firefighters everywhere, on this day.

The IFFD ribbons are linked to colours symbolic of the main elements firefighters work with red for fire and blue for water. These colours also are internationally acclaimed  as representing emergency service.