Wreaths for ‘all the friends we have lost’

FIREFIGHTERS killed in the line of duty will be honoured today in a “once-in-ageneration” commemoration.

Every fire service in the UK will be represented at a wreath-laying at St Paul’s Cathedral in Central London, followed by a procession.

The event marks the FBU centenary and the Mirror has joined forces with the union so the public can follow the event via a live stream at www. mirror.co.uk/fbu.

Matt Wrack, head of the FBU, said:

“This is a once-in-ageneration event, to celebrate the fire and rescue service, our union and commemorate friends we have lost.”

He said improvements had been won through 100 years of campaigns, adding: “Our proud past can guide us in strengthening for the future.”

The wreath-laying is at noon, the procession begins at 1.15pm and a service at Southwark Cathedral starts at 2pm. It features readings of firsthand accounts from incidents including the Blitz in 1940 and Grenfell Tower.