National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
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
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
Beyond the top-notch education, there’s a lasting sense of fire service community that’s not replicated anywhere else
Bruno died in 2011 from complications from a fall at age 83; he served as chairman of the NFFF for almost 10 years
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The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
Officials said the research agenda is key to reducing firefighter injuries and fatalities in the future
Brody Channell was returning from honoring his father who died in the line of duty when he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer performing CPR on an unresponsive infant
The Heart to Heart strategy, started by the NFFF, is to reduce cardiac disease and death in the fire service
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
Three firefighters co-founded “Cookie Republic” and sell a variety of gluten-free and organic cookies; they donate 10 percent of their profits to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Brody Channel was honoring his father who died in the line of duty last year; he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer perform CPR on an unresponsive 9-month-old girl
Readings, songs and other tributes filled the three-hour National Fallen Firefighter Foundation service; other activities included a candlelight church service and luncheon
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President Barack Obama will speak at the memorial service to honor 87 firefighters who died in the line of duty
He was awarded for his outstanding leadership and management practices and contributions to the fire service
It’s nearly impossible not to be moved by the fallen firefighters memorial, and just as impossible to convey that to those who’ve never felt it
The memorial weekend honors both returning survivors and new families from across the country to share experiences and to begin to look ahead
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“Power to Protect” sweepstakes will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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A Spurs flag flew outside their headquarters building; they also donated $500 to the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation
A Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine study shows prevention is critical reducing firefighter cardiac events
As fun as the videos are, the surprise fundraising success will assist survivors of fallen firefighters
The video shows two trucks blasting and knocking down a firefighter with three high-powered water hoses
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