The Trust regrets to announce the sad passing of past-trustee its Founder Chair, Gerald Clarkson CBE OStJ, QFSM . 'Gerry' became the first Chair (Chairman) of the Trust when it was founded and whilst serving as Chief Fire Officer of the London Fire...

The Trust is pleased to announce that, after a considerable period of research, they can now record in this Book of Remembrance, two additional groups of people who have died in the course of their duties. Military Service During periods of war, a...

The Annual Service of Remembrance & Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place on Monday 7 September 2026 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR. A short service will take place in the Aspects Building, after which guests...

Firefighters Memorial Day will be commemorated at fire stations and other fire service locations around the UK every year, on 4 May. The 4 May is also ‘International Firefighters Day’ and in some countries is celebrated as ‘St Florian’s Day, with the...

The Trust regrets to announce the sad passing of one of its serving Trustees, Ian Morrissey. Ian was a member of the Trust for many years, organising and leading ceremonial presence at Trust events, before becoming a Trustee. In his role as a member...