Memorial for lives lost

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1. Commissioner Carlene York and Commissioner Darren Klemm lay a wreath on behalf of AFAC National Council. 2. NSW Rural Fire Service Protocol Officers undertake proceedings at the 2021 National Memorial Service. 3. A Memorial Medallion is presented to the families of those who have died. 4. Attendees lay rosemary at the Memorial Wall, inscribed with the names of all those who have died in the line of duty since records began.

MEMORIAL FOR LIVES LOST

On Friday 6 May 2022, AFAC will hold a memorial service in Canberra to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty.

ALANA BEITZ

AFAC

Fire and emergency services, family, friends and government representatives will gather on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin at the National Emergency Services Memorial in Canberra to remember the fire and emergency services personnel who have lost their lives while keeping communities safe.

An AFAC Memorial Medallion will be presented to families of those lost and the service will acknowledge names added to the Memorial Wall, which lists all who have died in the line of duty since records began.

The service is a free event, open to all AFAC Members and the general public.

The National Memorial Service is an annual reminder of the courage and commitment of fire and emergency services personnel in Australia and New Zealand who have died in the line of duty, and a solemn reminder of the risks involved in keeping communities safe during emergencies and disaster events.

“It is important for the fire and emergency service sector to come together to pause and reflect on the sacrifice made by those who have lost their lives while working to keep our communities safe,” AFAC CEO Rob Webb said.

“The National Memorial Service provides a way for the fire and emergency service community to offer its collective support to the families, friends and colleagues and the presentation of an AFAC Memorial Medallion honours this incredible sacrifice.”

The National Emergency Services Memorial was opened in July 2004 by Prime Minister John Howard in honour of the thousands of people who have served in Australia’s emergency services organisations. It provides a place for remembrance and quiet reflection beside Lake Burley Griffin for families, colleagues and visitors.

For those who are unable to attend the National Memorial Service in person, the proceedings will be streamed live online.

Details about how to join the event either in person or virtually are available at the AFAC website see www.afac.com. au/events.

A digital version of the Honour Roll is available online, and details the names inscribed in the Memorial Wall see www.memorial.afac.com.au/honour-roll.