International Firefighters Day. Firefighters' Day was originally created in 1999 after tragically, 5 firefighters lost their lives during an Australian wildfire. The day is celebrated on Saint Florian's Day, Saint Florian is said to be one of the first commanding #firefighters of a Roman Battalion, Florian is the patron saint of firefighters.

International Firefighters Day. Firefighters' Day was originally created in 1999 after tragically, 5 firefighters lost their lives during an Australian wildfire. The day is celebrated on Saint Florian's Day, Saint Florian is said to be one of the first commanding #firefighters of a Roman Battalion, Florian is the patron saint of firefighters.