NFFF
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO shares his memories from Sept. 11 and beyond, plus the ongoing support for families impacted by tragedy
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
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
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
Politics
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
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
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 guide will also help departments enhance their existing behavioral health programs
Watch footage of weekend’s memorial events at Mount St. Mary’s University
Bruno died in 2011 from complications from a fall at age 83; he served as chairman of the NFFF for almost 10 years
The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
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
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
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