Firefighters Memorial Day

Early day motion 1187, tabled 27 April 2022 by Grahame Morris (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; acknowledges the good work of the FBU Red Plaque project and Firefighters Memorial Trust in remembering and honouring all firefighters who have lost their lives while serving humanity and recording their names all over the country on plaques unveiled at commemorative ceremonies and on the Firefighters Memorial near St Paul's Cathedral; applauds the commitment and selfless dedication of all United Kingdom firefighters who stand ready today and every day to risk their lives to save others and protect their local communities from the consequences of fire, floods, terror attacks and numerous other emergency situations; and recognises the hard work and dedication of firefighters throughout the pandemic and pays tribute to the firefighters who have lost their lives to covid.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Scottish National Party 4, Alba 2, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.