Saint Florian

Saint Florian, whose feast day is today (4 May), is the patron saint of firefighters.

Not a lot is known about St. Florian. He was a high-ranking officer in the Roman army and was stationed in Noricum (now part of Austria) when he was martyred for the faith. Among his other duties, he was in charge of one of the Roman army's firefighting units.

For more information:

   Catholic Online: St. Florian

   San Diego Paramedics: The Patron Saint of the Fire Service - St. Florian

   Thompson Productions: The Saint Florian Legend - or Fire Fighting Roman Style

   Richard Cardinal Cushing: St. Florian's Prayer for Firefighters