National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation partners with Darley for the 2025 fire service thought leadership essay competition
Despite recent federal funding cuts, plans for the 2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend are moving forward as scheduled, according to event organizers
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
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Harrisonburg Fire Department shares how close they came to a LODD to help prevent something like it happening again
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
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
NFFF Managing Director Victor Stagnaro will lead the organization after Ron Siarnicki finishes his term
The flags, which have flown over the Capitol, will be given to the families of firefighters who died in the line of duty
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
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is a nonprofit designed to respond to unmet needs of the firefighter community by facilitating access to wellness resources
In “Boyd Street,” those who were on scene recount the incident and the following months of recovery and departmental self-assessment
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
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
The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
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
Cintas Corporation employees walk and stair climb to raise awareness of and funds for NFFF
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
The Rock symbolizes the dedication of the National Fire Academy – an important event in fire service history
The Foundation cited weather uncertainties and the possibility of government shutdowns in October as the reason for the shift
Reflecting on the pain of 10 killed in a hate-driven shooting, 100,000 dead of drug overdoses and 1 million lost to COVID-19
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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation encourages fire departments and citizens alike to use red lights to honor and support firefighters
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