Every June 2nd, National Volunteer Firefighter Day is celebrated across the country, a day to honor the thousands of men and women who, with a spirit of service, solidarity, and courage, dedicate their time to protecting their communities from fires, accidents, emergencies, and disasters.

The commemoration marks the creation of Argentina’s first Volunteer Fire Department, founded in the La Boca neighborhood on June 2nd, 1884. Its origins date back to a fire that occurred that same year, when Tomás Liberti, along with his son and a group of neighbors, organized a human chain to fight the flames that threatened to spread to homes in the area. From that experience, the Italian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of La Boca was born, the precursor to the system that today spans the entire country.

Over the years, the volunteer firefighter movement grew and became organized throughout the country. During the 1960s, the first institutions that shaped the current National System of Volunteer Firefighters began to take shape, while in 1988 the Council of Federations of Volunteer Firefighters of the Argentine Republic was established, strengthening coordination and representation within the sector.

Subsequently, Law No. 25,425, enacted in 2001, officially designated June 2nd as National Volunteer Firefighter Day in the Argentine Republic.

Today, thousands of volunteer firefighters serve in communities across the country. Their work is essential not only in fighting fires but also in providing assistance during floods, storms, traffic accidents, rescues, and other emergency situations that require a rapid and professional response.

On this day, we pay tribute to those who, guided by a calling to help others, risk their own lives to save the lives of others. Their commitment, dedication, and courage serve as an example of service for all of Argentine society.