Each year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Read the 2026 Roll of Honor to learn more about the 97 firefighters who died in 2025 and 107 in previous years who were honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites landmarks, homes, fire service organizations, and businesses across the country will again glow in respect from April 26- May 3, 2026, to the fallen and their families.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will broadcast the National Candlelight and Memorial Services via satellite and live on the web.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (ET)
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00am - 12:30 pm (ET)
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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is asking communities, fire service and religious organizations to help us honor our fallen firefighters by participating in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters on May 2-3, 2026.
