CODE 2, VOL 37, NO 12 : 11 september 2023

SEPTEMBER 11 – COMMEMORATIONS

On September 11 2001, after coordinated terrorist attacks on United States soil, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan collapsed. As a result, more than 2500 people were killed and many thousands more were injured, including 343 fallen comrades from the New York City Fire Department who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives of those victims.

Today marks 22 years since that day, and people across the world will pause to commemorate the victims of this tragic event.

I ask that you take the opportunity today to remember the fallen firefighters.

We should not let the memories of any fallen comrades fade. They made the ultimate sacrifice and we should remember them.

9/11 Commemorative Sports Day – Firies vs Police
On Sunday, we saw a number of our members participate in various sporting codes against Qld Police teams at the Annual 9/11 Sports Day in Brisbane. Overall the Firies did very well and I wish to congratulate those teams for a huge effort.

NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY

On Tuesday 10th October 2023 firefighters, family and friends will pay tribute to firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

These services commemorate Queensland firefighters who have lost their lives whilst on duty, serving the community of Queensland since 1877. This memorial will be significant considering we lost another one of our own this year at the Slacks Creek fire.

I will provide more information on how the remembrance services are to be held closer to the date.

John Oliver - General Secretary