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NFFF to honor fallen firefighters on #FireHeroTuesday

The global day of giving will remember firefighters who died in the line of duty and celebrate those who continue to give back to their communities every day

EMMITSBURG, Md. — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is celebrating the global day of giving on Dec. 1 by showing support for the fire service with a new social media initiative.

Fire Hero Tuesday, which will run as a companion to Giving Tuesday, will remember firefighters who have died in the line of duty and celebrate firefighters who give to their communities every day.

Here are some ideas the NFFF provides for how firefighters and supporters can celebrate #FireHeroTuesday.

  • Read a fallen firefighter profile and leave a message.
  • Make a donation to the NFFF.
  • Use #MyGivingStory on social media to share a thought about the NFFF.
  • Tag the NFFF on social media to tell a positive story about a fire department or firefighter.
  • Deliver a meal or treat to your local fire station.
  • Write a thank you card to your local firefighters.
  • Use the #FireHeroTuesday graphic as your cover photo on Dec. 1.

Get more information about #FireHeroTuesday here.

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