10 Quiz on International Firefighters Day 4th May

When is International Firefighters' Day observed every year? A) May 1st B) May 2nd C) May 3rd D) May 4th Answer: D) May 4th

What is the main purpose of celebrating International Firefighters' Day? A) To remember the sacrifices of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty B) To raise awareness about the dangers firefighters face C) To show appreciation and support to firefighters around the world D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above

What is the history behind International Firefighters' Day? A) It was started in Ancient Rome by Caesar Augustus. B) It was created in 1999 to honour five firefighters who died in Victoria, Australia. C) It originated in Ancient Egypt where the first organised professional firefighters were established. D) None of the above Answer: B) It was created in 1999 to honour five firefighters who died in Victoria, Australia.

Who is the patron saint of firefighters? A) Saint George B) Saint Florian C) Saint Michael D) Saint Andrew Answer: B) Saint Florian

What is the symbol of International Firefighters' Day? A) A red and blue ribbon B) A fire hydrant C) A helmet D) A ladder Answer: A) A red and blue ribbon

What do people do to celebrate International Firefighters' Day? A) Donate money to charity for firefighters and their families B) Bring cakes to the fire hall C) Raise awareness about fire prevention and the dangers firefighters face D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above

Which of the following quotes is related to International Firefighters' Day? A) "Life is the art of drawing without an eraser." - John W. Gardner B) "True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow. That’s what courage is.” - General Norman Schwarzkopf C) "If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things." - Albert Einstein D) "It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela Answer: B) "True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow. That’s what courage is.” - General Norman Schwarzkopf

Which colour in the International Firefighters' Day ribbon symbolises fire? A) Red B) Blue C) Green D) Yellow Answer: A) Red

What is the significance of May 4th in relation to International Firefighters' Day? A) It is the day when firefighters were first organised in Ancient Rome. B) It is the day when International Firefighters' Day was created in 1999. C) It is the feast day of Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. D) None of the above Answer: C) It is the feast day of Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.

Who said the following quote: "Firefighters are some of the most selfless public servants you will ever encounter"? A) Kurt Vonnegut B) Denis Leary C) Mark Sanchez D) General Norman Schwarzkopf Answer: B) Denis Leary