Bulwell care home celebrates international firefighters' day

Coinciding with St Florian’s Day, international firefighters’ day is celebrated around the world.

St Florian, said to be one of the first commanding firefighters of a Roman battalion, saved many lives and is the patron saint of firefighters.

International firefighters’ day was created in 1999 after five firefighters died in a wildfire in Australia to highlight the sacrifices made by fire crews around the world who unite in the fight against fire.

Jodie Rakhra, Hall Park general manager, said: “Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save our lives, loved ones and homes, and even our forests, cities and towns, so we wanted to take the opportunity to let them know just how much we appreciate all they do for us.

“We think they are truly wonderful human beings.”

One resident at the Squires Avenue home said: “I had the best time and learnt so much from this visit. I can’t imagine how terrifying it must be to go into a burning building to rescue someone, I think our fire crews are absolutely amazing and I can’t thank them enough for their service. They are all heroes in my eyes.”

Hall Park Care Home, which provides provides residential care, dementia care and respite care, is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals.