National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
The foundation received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 13th consecutive year
The Sept. 20 event honors the 343 firefighters killed on 9/11, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The award recognizes individuals or organizations for their contributions to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s prevention and support missions
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
Sarbanes, 87, was a past chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and a strong ally of the CFSI and NFFF
Even as the virus surges, testing our patience and sanity, we must push forward, as a vaccine will soon be available
62 firefighters died in the line of duty, with the leading cause of fatal injury being stress or overexertion
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation broadcast a video Sunday honoring 82 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 21 firefighters who died in previous years
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites communities to participate in “Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters” on the weekend of Oct. 4
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will provide an opening ceremony video, printable honor badges and a digital bell for this year’s event
Considering the actions taken during a California wildfire that led to firefighters’ entrapment
Omaha Firefighter Drew Gerken was recognized for stepping up to help families recover after devastating fires
NFFF will broadcast a National Tribute to honor fallen firefighters on Oct. 4 and hold event in 2021
The eight annual stair climb, co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, will be held as a virtual fundraiser for the NFFF due to COVID-19
It is important to be diligent with donations to ensure your money goes to a good cause
Fire officers must be aware and vigilant of both issues as we provide professional and caring leadership in our departments
Fire and EMS leaders reflect on the grim milestone, as 29 fire service and 21 EMS members have died from the virus
Siarnicki: “Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics continue to answer the call as they do whenever there is a crisis”
The NAC ultimately determines the issues that CFSI addresses on Capitol Hill
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
With funerals and memorials now delayed, held virtually or at a distance, we worry about the impact on grieving families
NFFF Connect is a new initiative by the foundation to share tools and resources to help manage the impact of COVID-19
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members on the front lines
The foundation welcomed six new appointees to help enhance its mission and create fire service connections
Organizations’ efforts help prevent firefighter families from facing unthinkable loss
Two military-focused books can help fire service leaders support the families of fallen firefighters
Watch live as members of the fire service honor fallen firefighters from the previous year with a memorial service and candlelight vigil
Fire departments and landmarks across the country are invited to light their facilities in red to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Executive Director Ron Siarnicki reflects on the NFFF’s role to support the FDNY, and how tragedy ultimately expanded the Foundation’s mission
Compton served as NFFF chairman for 11 years, now turning over role to Troy Markel
Fire Forum focused on efforts to quell the increasing number of fire deaths and improve firefighter safety
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