NT Fire and Emergency Services International Firefighters' Day 2025

2 May 2025

This Sunday marks International Firefighters’ Day.

May 4 is linked to the feast day of St Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.

On this day, we honour and pay our respects to volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We also acknowledge current and past firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, courage and service to the community.

International Firefighters’ Day 2025 also coincides with the annual ‘sound off,’ which occurs on the first Sunday of May. The ‘sound off’ is when fire vehicle sirens sound for 30 seconds and are then switched off for a minute’s silence in memory of firefighters who have lost their lives during service.

Services will be held in the Top End and Alice Springs:

· Bushfires NT Headquarters, Acacia Hills at 10am on Friday 2 May.

· Wall of Remembrance, Darwin Cenotaph at 11.45am on Sunday 4 May.

· Alice Springs Fire Station at 11.45am on Sunday 4 May.

In the lead up to International Firefighters’ Day, the NT Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) has unveiled a new fire truck – a Scania Heavy Urban Pumper, with call sign Marrara 44. The new truck will be stationed at Marrara Fire Station and service the greater Darwin area. It is capable of:

· Pumping 4,890 litres of water per minute

· Carrying 2,800 litres of water

· Carrying 180 litres of foam concentrate

It is also kitted out with a full suite of new battery-operated road rescue equipment.

The recent formation of the NT Fire and Emergency Services, which combines the NT Fire and Rescue Service, Bushfires NT and NT Emergency Service into one agency, enhances our ability to respond to emergencies while prioritising community resilience.

For more information on the service, visit: Welcome | NT Fire & Emergency Services [https://pfes.nt.gov.au/]

NT Fire and Rescue Service District Officer Eric Koomen:

“International Firefighters’ Day recognises the resilience, courage and commitment of firefighters here in the Territory and around the world.

“It’s a day to pause and remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and a chance to say thank you to all of the volunteers and career firefighters continuing to serve and protect the community.”

Bushfires NT Chief Fire Control Officer Tony Fuller:

“Our fire management officers and volunteers dedicate their lives to protecting people and property.

“We especially acknowledge the enormous effort and countless hours of fire management work put in by our volunteers, who make up the backbone of our organisation.”

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