Firefighter Memorials
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
Participants climb or walk the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on September 11, 2001
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
“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
The NFFF, industry leaders and other attendees share photos and videos from Emmitsburg, Maryland
Bullitt County Firefighter Joey Wright died from a heart attack after participating in training exercises
Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr. was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a truck
Active and retired firefighters from North Attleboro and Foxborough sprang into action to help a man suffering a medical emergency mid-flight
The section of steel, about 2 feet in length and weighing about 110 pounds, had been held as evidence in New York since 2001, and the department acquired it in 2010
Joe Biden, plus former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, took part in today’s ceremony at Sept. 11 memorial plaza in New York
The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial named Sgt. Sivad Johnson one of four finalists for its inaugural Flight 93 Heroes Award
Cecilia Escobar Duplan received full FD honors at her funeral, plus New County Castle Police symbolically honored her wishes to become an officer
Fellow firefighters, family and friends attended the public viewing of Battalion Chief Joshua Laird
Burlington Firefighter Colin McFadden, 26, suffered a brain hemorrhage on the scene, caused by undiagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia
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