National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories

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

With his retirement nearing, the NFFF’s executive director reflects on the Foundation’s evolution and the profound connections he’s made along the way

Thousands attended events to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2021

"It was a beautiful ceremony, and we're very proud to be here," said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings

Even as time and distance separate us from 9/11 and memories begin to fade, the NFFF remains committed to Never Forget fallen firefighters and their families

Even as we move further from 9/11, the need for support is ongoing for those fallen firefighter families and new ones every year

The Foundation cited weather uncertainties and the possibility of government shutdowns in October as the reason for the shift

Learn who is eligible to receive PSOB benefits, how to appeal if your application was denied and how the program processes COVID-19-related claims

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation encourages fire departments and citizens alike to use red lights to honor and support firefighters

The Center is offering no-cost regional cancer seminars for firefighters

The video salute features footage from the ceremonial events from this year’s NFFF 40th Anniversary Memorial Weekend, honoring 215 firefighters