International Firefighter’s Day – May 4th 2019 – Starts 12:01am (EST), 
Saturday May 4th and continues until Midnight (EST) Saturday May 4th – GO TO TRIBUTE
Streaming for Charities is co-sponsoring a tribute event (not a fund raising event) with a special video, “Hero” by Jantonio Turner (New Dawn Productions) and music by Stan Medley (Viscount Productions) to honor firefighters around the world who risk life and limb every day to save the lives and property of others. Truly a heroic profession. [Note: Jantonio Turner and Stan Medley have announced that all proceeds from the steaming of the video will be donated to charities that provide assistance to firefighters and the families of firefight killed or injured in the line of duty.]
On December 2, 1998, a tragic event shook the Linton Community, Australia and the world. Firefighters in Linton, Australia- a populated region in Victoria- were fighting a large bush fire and called for mutual aid. This urgent mutual aid call brought the Geelong West Fire Brigade to the scene not knowing the despair and tragedy that was in store. Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong all loaded into company’s truck. They were part of a strike team and were being sent to help extinguish the flames. As the five headed into the hot zone, the wind suddenly switched direction, engulfing the truck in flames and killing all five members. This unfortunate incident is what inspired JJ Edmondson to bring about an international holiday, called International Fire Fighters Day, to support the lives lost and dedicated fire fighters who risk their lives every day to save life and property. (from Wikipedia )