National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
John Tippet joined the NFFF after 44 years in the fire service, including serving as Charleston’s first deputy chief of operations following the tragic Sofa Super Store fire
Union Fire District Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn (ret.) is recognized for decades of work on fire service policies and firefighter health and safety
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
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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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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Fire departments were invited by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to pay tribute to the 103 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017
Jessica Padgett posed for photos on what was supposed to be her wedding day with firefighter Kendall Murphy, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver in 2017
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Candlelight Service and the National Memorial Service will be broadcast live
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to participate in the annual event held by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The NFFF partnered with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, a suicidologist, in an effort to create effective suicide prevention and awareness programs
The guide will also help departments enhance their existing behavioral health programs
Watch footage of weekend’s memorial events at Mount St. Mary’s University
As dusk turns to dark Oct. 7-8, more than 30 landmark buildings will glow in honor of the fallen
The flags will be presented to the survivors of the fallen firefighters that will be honored in October
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