National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
During the NFFF Memorial Weekend in May, the names of 97 firefighters who died in 2025 and 107 from previous years will be added to the memorial
The USFA campus in Emmitsburg will host the NFFF 2026 Memorial Weekend during the ongoing DHS shutdown
Shutdown shutters the Emmitsburg campus to the public, but officials say Memorial Weekend ceremonies honoring 204 fallen firefighters will still proceed
How the NFFF sprang into action to serve New York City firefighters – and ultimately grew its mission
The video salute features footage from the ceremonial events from this year’s NFFF 40th Anniversary Memorial Weekend, honoring 215 firefighters
With the 2020 event canceled due to COVID, the 2021 return to Emmitsburg recognized two years of American fire service LODDs
The 2022 class includes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fire and emergency services and fire protection disciplines
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
We are thankful that the 9/11 stair climb events serve as a vehicle for firefighters across the country to gather and remember their fallen brothers
This resource details how incident command unfolded at the scene, the immediate work to support FDNY, and how the tragedy changed the survivors forever
Chief Bashoor considers what the fire service has learned since 9/11 and what more we can do to honor our fallen brothers
Detailing how fire departments and fire service organizations will mark the most tragic day in fire service history and honor the 343
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The memorial weekend will take place Oct. 2-3, 2021 and honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020
Chief Dennis Compton was honored by the foundation for his leadership through critical moments for the foundation and the fire service
The nearly month-long online symposium will prioritize research topics that address emerging threats and support firefighter life safety initiatives
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
Detailing the principles of CRM and how checklists can help incident commanders maintain fireground safety
Aliza and Carson Devoe were granted the funding in light of the death of their father, Lt. Dennis Devoe, who died on the way to a March 2017 house fire caused by a hoverboard
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
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