Trust memorials

The Firefighters Memorial is located adjacent St Pauls Cathedral in London and the Firefighters Memorial Garden is located at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire.

Other memorials

We are aware of a large number of local memorials, plaques and tablets that have been erected over past years to commemorate the loss of life of members of the fire service, resulting their duties. These may be in the form of a significant statue/memorial in a prominent public space, or a tablet/plaque installed in a church or town hall, or somewhat hidden from public view within a fire station. Some may have fallen into a state of disrepair, and some may have been entirely forgotten.

Although no longer active, the Firemen Remembered scheme placed a number of plaques commemorating members of the Fire Service who died fighting air raid fires across London during World War 2.

The Firefighters Memorial Trust intends to create a record of any commemorative memorial, monument, plaque or tablet dedicated to members of the fire service or events which resulted having a significant impact on members of the fire service and will be pleased to receive any information about such commemoration.

The Red Plaque Project

The Fire Brigades Union has their ‘Red Plaque Project' Red Plaque 

Since 2017, the Red Plaque Project has created memorials for firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The Red Plaques can be found across the UK, near the locations where firefighters died while protecting their communities. Each Plaque is unveiled at a ceremony attended by serving firefighters, FBU representatives, community members, fire and rescue service representatives, and the family, friends and former colleagues of fallen firefighters. This Project is funded by the Firefighters 100 Lottery, a charitable initiative run by the Fire Brigades Union.