List of British firefighters killed in the line of duty

[1][note 2][2] It also does not list the 997 firefighters killed during the Second World War,[3][4] nor any deaths relating to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Military firefighter personnel are only listed if they died during non-combatant fires or accidents.

When the NFS was broken up, it was decided that local county authority control would be the natural way to divide the brigades.

When I am called to duty, God, Wherever flames may rage, Give me strength to save a life, Whatever be its age.

Enable me to be alert, And hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently To put the fire out.