Firefighter Memorials
The memorial scholarship was set up to honor Stormy McInerny, a former engineer/paramedic with North County Fire Protection District
Over 100 emergency vehicles took part in the procession carrying former fire chief Corey Comperatore to his hometown of Freeport
Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris of the Community Fire Company died of asphyxia and thermal injuries in the 2022 fire
Eric Trump told an official that someone from the family will be in attendance at the funeral for Firefighter Corey Comperatore
Rescue Specialist and Paramedic Matthew King of Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue and three sheriff’s office members were killed while returning from a wildfire
Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore
Singac Fire Chief Vincent Dransfield was buried with his favorite hat proclaiming him the “oldest active fireman in the U.S.A.”
The 7-mile roundtrip hike is an opportunity to pay respects to the 19 firefighters killed during the Yarnell Hill Fire
Through the televised memorial service, books and big screen dramatization, countless Americans discovered the story of 19 fallen firefighters
Firefighters Edward Gresky Jr. and John McNamee died in the line of duty in 1974 while trying to save others
Fire helmets and a memorial plaque with a QR code will be hung to provide information on the city’s 102 fallen firefighters
Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories
Creating a homegoing experience for fallen firefighters, police officers and veterans
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation service in Maryland will recognize 226 firefighters and their families
The Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation was formed by community members after the deaths of two Community Fire Company firefighters
After the LODDs in Burnsville, Bayport officials agreed to first responders asking for the lowering of the U.S. flag for future statewide mourning
Walla Walla Firefighter Ryan Pleasants was remembered for his integrity and compassion for the community
Saint Joseph Captain Travis Owens served the department for 25 years and fought a long battle against cancer
Aurora firefighters hold a ceremony to remember three firefighters killed in a collapse during the Woolworth fire
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Firefighter William Moon’s organs were donated to five people, including two members of the FDNY
Major responses, award and honors, conflicts overseas, devastating wildfires and e-Bike blazes made headlines
The 3-year-old son of an off-duty firefighter was struck by another firefighter prior to a walk for three fallen Wilmington firefighters
Fire service leaders reflect on the life and legacy of the former California state fire marshal, visonary leader and friend to many
Chief Coleman is remembered for his vast service and passion to advance fire service education, safety and leadership
Family, friends and colleagues were on hand to witness the dedication of the Paul Vincent Rotondaro Memorial Highway
Twelve brass plates bearing the names of fallen firefighters were chiseled out and stolen from the memorial, department officials say
Communities across the country pay tribute with moments of silence, tolling bells, candlelight vigils and other activities
“Terry loved what he did and he knew the risks, but, he did it anyway,” Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson’s brother, Sergeant Cleavone Brooks said
