International Fire Fighters' Day 2010

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International Fire Fighters’ Day (IFFD) will be held on Tuesday, 4th May, and for the second time in our history the members of the Barbados Fire Service plan to observe and celebrate this special day. In recognition of this auspicious occasion a number of events are planned.

10:00 a.m. Open Day: All Fire Stations – except the Airport Fire Station.

10:00 a.m. Prayer Service: Official start at Fire Service Headquarters.

10:30 a.m. Commence live webcast via the internet & podcast show.

12:00 noon Sound Off: Wailing of sirens for 30 seconds followed by one minute of silence.

01:00 p.m. Interviews with fire service personnel... audio podcast show.

04:00 p.m. Official end of day's events.

We invite you to join with us is celebrating this auspicious occasion by visiting your nearest fire station or by sending greetings and shout outs. Take a few minutes on Tuesday to stop and thank a firefighter. If you're a firefighter take time to thank a fellow firefighter, one or more of your mentors (perhaps they have retired or moved on from your fire organization).

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