Firefighter Memorials
FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe, who has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001, is stepping down after 35 years of service
Elizabeth Hillman reportedly told the foundation’s trustees, “Our executive compensation lags well behind that of peer institutions”
A bronze statue of Corey Comperatore now greets visitors at the Butler Farm Show, honoring the volunteer firefighter who died protecting his family
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
Springfield remembers Firefighter Leonard Corbin was appointed to the department in 1969
Understanding the enormity and power of support that comes with being a part of the fire service family
As 9/11 becomes a historical event to younger generations, it’s up to us to pass on the lessons learned and keep the memories of those we lost alive
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Allentown Assistant Fire Chief Chris Kiskeravage died in June from job-related cancer
The Firefighters Memorial on Staten Island was struck by suspects in a stolen vehicle
Memphis Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman died after becoming trapped while fighting a house fire
Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton was remembered as a great up-and-coming firefighter with a big personality
The 38-year-old mural of the three members of Truck 58 had begun to fade and peel
City of Prescott remembers the 19 hotshots killed in the Yarnell Hill fire
IAFF leaders had resigned themselves to not having the medal for Irmo Firefighter Muller’s family until a stranger called
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
EMS Captain Edgar Baez and Lieutenant Alison Russo used to respond to calls together in the Bronx decades ago
The chief highlights the immense responsibility, plus the importance of support, that comes with his new role at the Foundation
Fire service leaders, families gather in Emmitsburg for the annual service
Watch this year’s tribute, which honors 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years
Honor guard members raised and lowered 144 U.S. flags over the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial
The organization is hosting public and private events in person and is offering ways to participate from anywhere
Chief Shawn Snider guided Edinburg Fire in its continuing transition from a fully volunteer department to a hybrid of paid and volunteer firefighters
The flags, which have flown over the Capitol, will be given to the families of firefighters who died in the line of duty
Hundreds gathered; a minister called the service a celebration of life and asked mourners to their neighbor and give them a “Jermaine-type” smile
“When we take an oath as firefighters, we take an oath to put others first,” said IAFF President Edward Kelly
Squad 72 members tidied the site that honors Lt. Derrick Harvey
Lt. Terrence “Terry” Judge served with the Pembroke Fire Department for 33 years
“The response has been overwhelming from firefighters here locally, across the country and internationally,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown
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