Photos: Commemorative service honours fallen heroes and those still serving

“Today we remember our fallen colleagues and acknowledge their service (and) those who are here today and serving around QLD.”

Piper Daryl Thompson leads the colour party of (from left) Vicki Searle of Kogan RFB, auxiliary firefighter Jodie Druery and Station Officer Greg Stewart at the conclusion of the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

FIREFIGHTERS who have lost their lives while or after making the ultimate sacrifice for others were honoured on Sunday at the Firefighters’ Remembrance Day, at the Kitchener St Fire Station.

Emergency Services Cadets Bailey Smithson and Olivia Martin lay a wreath at the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The annual commemorative service pays tribute to the fallen heroes and offers a time for reflection on the tenth day of the tenth month every year.

Many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty were mentioned on the honour roll, including Toowoomba Fire Brigade’s deputy superintendent Joseph William Thomson and Clifton Rural Fire Brigade’s district officer Ronald ‘Bill’ Hanes.

QFES Acting Inspector Paula Douglas opens the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

QFES superintendent for the South Western region Jason Lawler said while the environments that crews worked in were broad, the goal was always to keep the community safe.

“Today we remember our fallen colleagues and acknowledge their service, not only those who have passed, but those who are here today and serving around Queensland,” Mr Lawler said.

“It’s an important day not only for firefighters, but for their friends and family too and it’s important to pause and reflect on the dangers and environments that we send firefighters into.”

QFES Chief Superintendent Jason Lawler reads the commissioner's address during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

QFES Chaplain Malcolm Twine during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Auxiliary Firefighter Luke Robinson (left) and Rural Firefighter Rod Morris read names from the Firefighter's Honour Roll as retired Firefighter Lester Naumann tolls the bell during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Auxiliary Firefighter Luke Robinson (left) and Rural Firefighter Rod Morris read names from the Firefighter's Honour Roll during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Retired Firefighter Lester Naumann tolls the bell as the names are read from the FireFighter's Honour Roll during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

QFES Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche lays a wreath at the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Firefighter Matthew Bury recites the Firefighter's Prayer during the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Following the colour party are (from left) Inspector Neil Fanning, Paul Storey and Lester Naumann at the conclusion of the Firefighters Remembrance Day service are (from left) at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Piper Daryl Thompson leads the colour party of (from left) Vicki Searle of Kogan RFB, auxiliary firefighter Jodie Druery and Station Officer Greg Stewart at the conclusion of the Firefighters Remembrance Day service at Kitchener Street Fire Station, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer