Firefighter Memorials
Family members and friends remember FDNY Firefighter Christian Engeldrum and his death during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Retired Syracuse Firefighter James Ennis was visiting his sister in Texas when he figured out how to improved the maintenance of the Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
A memorial for Chicago Firefighter Andrew Price highlights his love of surfing
Members of a least a dozen agencies from across Arizona attended a memorial for Brendan Bessee, who died in an ambulance crash
Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner has proposed using a 10-acre portion of a planned cemetery for first responders who have served for 10 or more years
Readers share their photos of the World Trade Center steel in their communities
The 21-year-old had a medical emergency at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; his parents expressed gratitude for support but say they still want justice
The families of Porterville’s Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect
Austin Smith “will leave a void that will be hard to fill,” said fellow firefighter Todd Koch
Firefighters and EMS providers from every county in Maryland are filling in to allow Baltimore crews to attend the service
A memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo will be held Wednesday at the Baltimore Convention Center
The death of Bobby Jones, a veteran fire service member, is the first line of duty loss for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Department
Dale Fire & Rescue Firefighter Raymond Samson, a 16-year veteran of the department, will be honored with a memorial service on Saturday
The Rev. Brian Alnes “was a dedicated firefighter who was respected by his family, friends and colleagues,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a proclamation
The department remembered Jonathan Flagler as a “devoted husband, father, uncle, friend, and hero” and a “highly respected and esteemed firefighter”
“We will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian’s] big heart,” said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
Chad Mittleider died on Dec. 2 after working a 24-hour shift, the Aberdeen Fire Department said
Captain Andy Loso took pride in educating children during Fire Prevention Week and in responding to calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department said
Brian Lange was “very hardworking,” said Upsala Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss. “Very dedicated to his family and his community, and an all-around fun guy”
As we reflect on another year gone by, we remember the firefighters who gave their lives in service and protection of their communities
The video salute features footage from the ceremonial events from this year’s NFFF 40th Anniversary Memorial Weekend, honoring 215 firefighters
Zechariah Cartledge runs 1 mile for each firefighter, EMT, cop and corrections officer killed on duty
A grand jury indicted a Mass. man on charges of second-degree murder and arson; the criminal case is ongoing
FDNY
“Vincent Malveaux had everything we looked for in a member of the department,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro
With the 2020 event canceled due to COVID, the 2021 return to Emmitsburg recognized two years of American fire service LODDs
A memorial near California’s Camp Tahquitz honors Charlie Morton, the 39-year-old crew boss who died during the 2020 El Dorado Fire
Lt. Jason Menard ‘left us lessons on being a good person, how to be selfless, how to be kind,’ said Fire Lt. Michael Papagni
The names of 31 firefighters who died in the line of duty and the names of 38 firefighters who died during active duty are etched into tributes
Since 1999, the city has lost nine firefighters who died while battling blazes and one who died after fighting a fire
52 years after the last ceremony, more than 200 people gathered to honor the fallen at the Firefighters Memorial Statue in the Green Hill Cemetery
Capt. Brad Tendall, 43, had been a volunteer with the Nevada Fire Department for 24 years
It was the first time that state officials publicly acknowledged his death after he suffered a medical emergency while training
The 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend honored fallen firefighters from 2019 and 2020
